How Flowers Attract Insects
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Find out how flowers attract insects. Here's a hint. It is all about color and smell.
Media Details
Runtime: 4 minutes 44 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Ecology, Insects, Plants
- Grade/Interest Level: 4 - 8
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- Release Year: 2011
- Producer/Distributor: The Bug Chicks
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