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Biological Classification[series info]

Flies & Other Dipterans

Reviews the characteristics of Dipterans: one set of wings, a pair of halteres, and a proboscis. Also shows the life cycle of Dipterans through larvae and pupa to adult. Species covered include houseflies, flesh flies, blowflies, bluebottles, bombylius, crane flies, mosquitoes, the tsetse fly, screwworm flies and drosophila. Reveals that there are 150,000 species found in all environments.

SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY
Seventh Grade-Tenth Grade
Taping Rights Available until: Aug 31, 2011

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