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Click image to see larger image	Insects
Location	http://www.ars.usda.gov/Research/docs.htm?docid=2259
Observations	The image shows four common pest insects.
Explanations	Insects of the Class Insecta are the most diverse group of organisms. Insects eat green plants and other insects and are called omnivores. Insects, toads, mice, and spiders eat insects.
California Standards	Plants and animals meet their needs Flow of matter and energy Food chains and food webs
National Standards	Producers and consumers Populations and ecosystems
Related NSF Exemplary Curriculum	Investigating ecosystems Ecosystems
Related Sets	Forest Food Web
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Authors	Katie Hale khale92807@aol.com Biological Sciences, CSUF
Publisher	Agriculture Research Service, US Department of Agriculture May 03 2006

This material is based upon work that was supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0127164 to California State University Fullerton. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.