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Tag Archives: Insects

Motherhood, a heavy load to bear

By Kirstin Brink, EEB. Mothers make huge sacrifices for their kids. But some mothers, such as those among black-horned tree crickets, really go out on a limb for their young. … Continue reading

May 24, 2015

Why are some worms more diverse than others?

By Gavin Douglas, EEB Some of us are picky about where we live, while others can put down roots anywhere. Worms, aren’t much different. Shuning Li, Richard Jovelin and Asher Cutter … Continue reading

October 8, 2014

A new method to quantify species loss and gain

By Emily Drystek, EEB Every year rubber trees drop their leaves. When the leaves grow back they are deserted islands waiting for a community of animals to set up home. … Continue reading

February 12, 2014

Do flies make better pollinators than bees?

By Kelly Carscadden, EEB If someone says ‘pollinator’, what is the first image to come to mind? A bee? Many flowering plants use bees to move pollen from one flower to … Continue reading

June 16, 2013