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Definition of Insects "The word insect is often applied incorrectly to any minute animal; but the term should be restricted to those forms possessing six legs and belonging to the class Hexapoda. The name Hexapoda is from two Greek words: hex , six; and pous , foot. It refers to the fact that the members of this order differ from other arthropods in the possession of only six feet. Thus spiders, which have eight legs, are not insects." (Comstock, 1911, p. 295) Materials Sketchbook Colour pencils 2B pencil Eraser Butterfly net (provided) Insect container. A clear plastic container.  Topics Each student will choose one insect. Short talk includes: - information regarding the insect - life cycle or changes in form - how to identify the insect - picture of the insect OR the actual insect - scientific name, English & Malay name Duration: 5 min Select one insect for your talk; you may suggest others as well. Preferably insects that we can find in Malays...
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Komodo dragon

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K shared about the komodo dragons. They have a lifespan of around 30 years. Komodo dragons are the biggeslargest lizard in the world, measuring over 3 meters and can weigh up to 165kg. They are found in the Indonesian archipelago of Komodo, Flores, Rinca and Padar.  A month after mating, females lay around thirty eggs which they bury. The eggs take around 8 months to hatch.
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Crocodiles & Alligators

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J shared on Google Meet that crocodile is called buaya  and alligator is called aligator  in Malay.  We can identify a crocodile & alligator is by looking at the snout. Crocodiles have a V-shape snout whereas alligators have a U-shape snout. Crocodiles live near lakes, rivers, wetlands and even some saltwater regions. They can be found in the tropical areas of Asia, Africa, Australia and the Americas. Alligators live in freshwater swamps,lakes and slow-moving streams. They do not tolerate salt water. Alligators can be found in southeastern America (Florida and Louisiana), Mexico and China.  The crocodile and alligator life cycle are similar: Eggs, baby alligator or baby crocodile, also known as hatchling, followed by the juvenile and adult stage. Quotable: "It doesn't matter how dangerous crocodiles or alligators are, just RUN ." by J Click on this article for some tips on how to survive a crocodile attack.  These Humans Survived Crocodile Attacks. Here Are ...
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