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insect

[in-sekt] / ˈɪn sɛkt /


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Because many medical technologies depend on red light, this discovery could have implications far beyond insect biology.

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

“They’re not medically significant,” said Pat Wooden, the insect identification lab manager at Virginia Tech.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

In these systems, plants often control insect populations by dropping fruits that contain too many larvae.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 2026

Faster than Nhamo could see, the insect was in and out of biting range.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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