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After beetles, butterflies and moths are, the next most numerous of all species of animals. They are more studied and – rather better known than other insects because of their very eye-catching shapes, colours and patterns. Most amateur entomologists are primarily lepidopterists. It is true also that there are more butterflies and moths that can … Read more
Growing a garden How would you grow a vegetable garden? You’ve learned a lot about plants and what they need to grow. When you did the Discover Activity, you used what you know to grow an indoor garden. Now think about how you would plant a garden outdoors. Where would you begin? A good place … Read more
The Talking Planet What’s the flower telling the butterfly? While scientists continue to explore the idea of plants “talking” to other plants, they know that plants do “talk” to insects. Plants produce chemical signals that contain important messages. A smell is a message. Flowers attract insects with fragrances that say, “Here’s food for you.” Butterflies … Read more