<em>Onthophagus taurus</em> Beetle (IMAGE) Indiana University Caption The study used beetles in the species Onthophagus taurus to learn about the role played by the dsx gene to "match" physical traits to males versus females. Credit Alex Wild Usage Restrictions Credit Alex Wild License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.