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    • Pinned insect specimens in a display cabinet at Manaaki Whenua.
    Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato Published 14 April 2009, Updated 25 June 2018 Size: 810 KB Referencing Hub media

    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.

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