aphid
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That theory sounded plausible to Andy Jensen, another aphid researcher.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023
If they grow too numerous—as happened with the aphid experiments—they deposit eggs all over the place.
From Science Magazine • Jul. 19, 2022
However, the common aphid can easily be evicted with a vigorous jet of water and a little hand smushing.
From Salon • Apr. 6, 2022
Viswanath Birje has been announced as the winner of the Royal Society of Biology's photography competition, for his image of ants feeding off honeydew excreted by a yellow aphid.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2021
Several natural enemies of the spotted alfalfa aphid, an accidental import from the Middle East, are credited with saving the California alfalfa industry.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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