insect
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The same technology could also be adapted to support other pollinators or farmed insects, opening new paths for sustainable agriculture.
From Science Daily
"I've recorded 18 out of the 24 bumblebee species in the UK here," the insect research scientist said - "it's a really, really special place."
From BBC
Snow flies might seem like ordinary insects, but their survival strategy is anything but typical.
From Science Daily
The focus of the convention on mammalian species over others like fish and insects has previously been a criticism of the agreement.
From BBC
To understand how mosquitoes navigate, scientists used 3D infrared cameras to observe how the insects moved around objects using visual signals and carbon dioxide.
From Science Daily
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