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  • The 21 Day Project Day 12 – Thrips

    The 21 Day Project Day 12 – Thrips

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    Magda
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    Drum roll please… today’s random choice is……Thrips??!! What the hell are thrips? Off to wikipedia… From wikipediaThrips (order Thysanoptera) are minute (mostly 1 mm (0.039 in) long or less), slender insects with fringed wings and unique asymmetrical mouthparts. Entomologists have described approximately 7,700 species. They fly only weakly and their feathery wings are unsuitable for…

  • The 21 Day Project Day 11 – Bed Bug

    The 21 Day Project Day 11 – Bed Bug

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    Magda
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    Another day, another parasite. That’s 2 in a row that are “randomly” generated for inspiration. From Wikipedia:Bed bugs are parasitic insects from the genus Cimex, who are micropredators that feed on blood, usually at night. Their bites can result in a number of health impacts, including skin rashes, psychological effects, and allergic symptoms. Treatment is…