insect

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

"Almost 90% -- 88.5% to be precise -- of insect and arachnid species have no conservation status," says Figueroa.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026

In some plant insect relationships, the insect both pollinates the plant and uses the fruit as a place for its offspring to grow.

From Science Daily • Mar. 12, 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

Blunt’s eyes, magnified by the thick lenses of his spectacles, lasered into his own, and for a moment, Alex felt himself pinned down, like an insect under a microscope.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz