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Why are the forelegs of dung beetles spined?

Do dung beetles roll balls?

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What do you do with donated food?

Donations of perishable prepared foods -- typically collected from restaurants, caterers, corporate dining rooms, college campuses, hotels, and other food establishments -- also help feed families in need, although such donations usually require special handling such as refrigerated trucks and prompt distribution.

How many KB is the Good Samaritan Food Donation Act?

For more information, see USDA’s Frequently Asked Questions about the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (PDF, 241 KB).

What are the tax deductions for food donations?

The Internal Revenue Code 170 (e) (3) (PDF, 253 KB) of 2011 provides enhanced tax deductions to businesses to encourage donations of fit and wholesome food to qualified nonprofit organizations serving the poor and needy. Qualified business taxpayers can deduct the cost to produce the food and half the difference between the cost and full fair market value of the donated food. In December 2015, the U.S. Congress passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act, making permanent and extending the enhanced tax deductions to all businesses, including C-corporations, S-corporations, limited liability corporations (LLCs), partnerships, and sole proprietorships.

What is the Federal Food Donation Act?

Federal Food Donation Act of 2008 (PDF, 142 KB) specifies procurement contract language that encourages federal agencies and contractors to donate excess wholesome food to eligible nonprofit organizations to feed food-insecure people in the United States.

Why do we need to donate food?

Donating wholesome food for human consumption diverts food waste from landfills and puts food on the table for families in need.

What is a tumblebug?

For the 1982 maze game Tumble Bugs, see Dung Beetles (video game). Tumblebugs is a fast-paced puzzle game developed by Wildfire Studios. It was released for a number of platforms, including Windows, Mac OS X, iOS and WiiWare .

What is the objective of tumblebugs?

The objective is to save all of the bugs rolling round the screen, before they reach the opening to the Black Bug Empire's underground lair. When one bug reaches the opening, the player loses a life and the other bugs in the line quickly rush underground.

How many levels are there in Tumblebugs?

Tumblebugs has a choice of Story Mode or Time Trial Mode. In Story Mode there are four backyards where the Black Bugs have taken control, and a total of 12 levels. The level selection screen shows all of the levels you've unlocked so far. Each round is numbered to show where you are up to.

When was tumblebugs remastered released?

An updated version for Windows, Tumblebugs Remastered was released for sale in April 2018.

When did tumblebugs come out?

The iOS versions of the game (the iPad version was called Tumblebugs HD) were released to the Apple App Store on July 9, 2012. The games were offered for free with in-app purchase to unlock the entire game.

Where can you launch ballistic bugs?

Ballistic Bugs: For a limited time, you can launch bugs right over the top of the queue to reach the bugs at the rear which were impossible to get to before.

Can Star Bug bust through bugs?

Star Bug: Can bust through several lines of bugs, freeing each one it comes into contact with. Very useful for collecting other powerups!

Why are the forelegs of dung beetles spined?

A few species have an iridescent green sheen. As with other dung beetles, the forelegs are powerful and spined, because these beetles have a lot of hard work to do. Learn more about tumblebugs and other dung beetles in their group entry.

Do dung beetles roll balls?

They are sometimes seen rolling dung balls away from the original heap, heads down and pushing the ball backward with their hind legs. The adults often fly to lights at night. Although initially revolting, the feeding habits of dung beetles are intensely fascinating.