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insect

[in-sekt] / ˈɪn sɛkt /


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For expedition-style itineraries in more remote regions, travelers should also research destination-specific health risks in advance, including recommended vaccinations, malaria precautions and appropriate insect protection depending on where excursions take place.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026

Scientists have discovered a tropical insect that can shift its color from bright hot pink to green in about two weeks.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

To better understand the process, the researchers kept the insect in captivity for 30 days and photographed it each day.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

They named one of these protosticta armageddonia, a nod to the term "ecological armageddon", which is used to describe the catastrophic decline of insect populations around the world.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I knew no one but Larisa, Kyla, and me could see the insect, and I didn’t want anyone to think I was being disrespectful.

From "Courage to Soar" by Simone Biles




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