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Wētā

An example of one of the drawers full of specimens found at Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research. This shows the range of wētā found in New Zealand.

Rights: The University of Waikato Te Whare Wānanga o Waikato

Published: 14 April 2009Size: 1.25 MB

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