insect
Example Sentences
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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
Kluh’s district uses X-rays to sterilize males but there are other methods, such as using genetically modified insects or ones infected with bacteria.
From Los Angeles Times
We are insects who happen to be inside buildings he crushes as if they were built out of Saltines instead of brick and steel.
From Salon
Lamarck labored professionally under the modest title of professor of insects and worms.
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