insects
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Today, ants are the largest family of social insects, with more than 15,000 species found around the world.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Wildflower meadows are among the UK's most valuable habitats, external, supporting a wide range of insects and wildlife while helping to connect fragmented natural spaces.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
They frequently initiated aggressive encounters, driving other insects away to secure feeding opportunities.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
What if a plant facing attack from insects or disease could send out an early-warning signal by, say, emitting a glow or turning its leaves purple?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
The whining of the millions of insects intensified, rattling the windows overlooking the alley.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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