Mysteries of vernacular: Earwig - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel
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An earwig is neither an ear nor a wig; it is an insect. Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel explain how folklore gave this bug its name, combining entomology with etymology.
What can two-part scientific names tell us about an animal and its relationship with other animals?
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