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Insecta: Science that Stings

Take an intimate look at the people with a passion for bugs and discover why they study the creatures many people avoid. Entomologists illuminate the intriguing features and striking appearance of different insects, including the bombardier beetle that can generate a small chemical explosion when touched, and delve into what bugs can tell us about the history of life on earth.

Insecta: Science that Stings

26m 46s

Take an intimate look at the people with a passion for bugs and discover why they study the creatures many people avoid. Entomologists illuminate the intriguing features and striking appearance of different insects, including the bombardier beetle that can generate a small chemical explosion when touched, and delve into what bugs can tell us about the history of life on earth.

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    Insecta: Science that Stings

    26m 46s

    Take an intimate look at the people with a passion for bugs and discover why they study the creatures many people avoid. Entomologists illuminate the intriguing features and striking appearance of different insects, including the bombardier beetle that can generate a small chemical explosion when touched, and delve into what bugs can tell us about the history of life on earth.

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