The Insect Orders: Order Diptera--True Flies
The Bug Chicks teach the insect orders as only they can. Produced for Texas A&M University's Department of Entomology, this video explores the biology and mythology of flies. Part of "The Insect Orders" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes 51 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Insects, Science Methods
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Standards:
- Release Year: 2012
- Producer/Distributor: The Bug Chicks
- Series: The Insect Orders
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