insects
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The director also grabbed images on the fly, using his iPhone during location scouting to get close-ups of the insects and on set during forest chases.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
"If we think of seagrass meadows as forests, those invertebrates are basically insects that help it function in the marine environment," explained Jones.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
It also involves the ability to communicate with stressed customers who want insects and vermin gone — and the stomach to accomplish the task.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 28, 2026
From March 2023 to October 2025, Wakehurst scientists monitored and identified 2,100 insects, including bees, moths and hoverflies.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
He had seen water striders, those insects that support themselves in swift streams on long legs kept wide apart.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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