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Insect specimens

Scientists at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research collect and store various insect specimens for use as a reference collection. They use these for research and biosecurity.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 14 April 2009Updated: 25 June 2018Size: 806.47 KB

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