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Scale insects

Photo by LuisStevens
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Description:

This small thorny bush is covered by scale insects. Most scale insects are parasites of plants, feeding on sap drawn directly from the plant's vascular system.

Habitat:

Plants, semi desert.

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Mexico Horn of Plenty
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Flora y Fauna de San Luis Potosí

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PublishedMay 8, 2013

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