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Collection and preservation of insects

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc-TvXmKQJ0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4k7I4cdKnMI COLLECTION,KILLING AND PRESERVATION OF INSECTS The five steps in the collection, Killing and preservation of insects are 1.        Collection 2.       Killing 3.       Preservation 4.       Storage and 5.       Display I.   Collection Why? To study about the insect. When? Early morning and late evening. Where? ü   In the air ü   In fresh or brackish water ü   On the foliage or stems of trees and Shrubs ü   On the ground or near the roots of plants ü   Internally in plants, plant products, seeds, and fruit ü     among debris ü   In the nests or habitations of animals and man ü   In the soil ü     On or in other insects or animals How?   Various methods and equipments have been used to colle