insect

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Also, those with insect phobias should consider this when planning a visit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

For more than ten years, Evan Economo's lab has relied on micro CT scanners to image insect specimens.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

A distinguishing feature is that on each hand, the possum's fourth finger is twice the length of other digits, which scientists say help it dig out wood-boring insect larvae, it's main source of food.

From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026

"Rising temperatures could have a massive impact on insect populations, especially in regions with the world's highest biodiversity," Peters says.

From Science Daily • Mar. 5, 2026

Sometimes what appears to be a leaf or stick in the rain forest is really an insect, fooling a would-be predator by blending in with its surroundings.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple