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How to properly care for your stick and leaf insect eggs
One of the greatest joys of keeping exotic invertebrates is witnessing their fascinating life cycle. For me, there is nothing more rewarding than caring for eggs, watching them hatch, seeing the nymphs grow through each moult, and finally reaching adulthood to lay their own eggs...
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How do phasmids grow? The process of moulting
One of the most fascinating aspects of phasmid biology is their growth process through moulting, also known as shedding. This crucial process allows phasmids to transform from tiny nymphs into impressive adults , shedding their old skin and growing into a new one...
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What is parthenogenesis? No-mate, no-problem
In the world of exotic invertebrates, some species possess an extraordinary ability to reproduce without the need for a male. This process, known as parthenogenesis, allows females to produce offspring from unfertilised eggs and is commonly observed in phasmid species...
