#342: Why we Study Insects
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Why do we study insects? They’re the most diverse group of organisms in the world, and depending on who you ask there’s anywhere between two to thirty million species. Dr Ken Walker (Curator of Entomology, Melbourne Museum) talks about his role working with insects, and shows off some of his impressive bug collection.
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