insect
Example Sentences
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"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 • Mar. 26, 2026
Instead, each insect responds independently to environmental cues, yet they end up clustering in the same place at the same time.
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
Also, those with insect phobias should consider this when planning a visit.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 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
There were Jains with masks tied around their faces so they wouldn’t accidentally breathe in an insect and so kill a living thing, which was against their religion.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
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