Forficula
Scientific name: Forficula
Forficula
Scientific name: Forficula
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Description
The creatures of genus Forficula are often misunderstood as pests. Fascinatingly, they are one of the few non-social insects that exhibit maternal care. Mothers will guard their eggs and young, displaying a level of parental investment rarely seen among insects. Contrary to common fears, they cannot transmit diseases to humans and are predominantly harmless. Their pincer-like cerci, often viewed with apprehension, are primarily used for defense and mating rituals rather than aggression.
Species of Forficula
Scientific Classification
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