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The tobacco moth aphid. Source: Courtesy of Tel Aviv University.

Researchers have uncovered the take-off mechanism of the tobacco moth aphid

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Pea aphids (Acyrthosiphon pisum) on peas. Photo: PLOS Biology cover, February 2010. Shipher Wu (photograph) and Gee-way Lin (aphid provision), National Taiwan University.

Who gave the aphid its color?

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The free fall position of leaf aphids. The aphids bring the tentacles up and forward and the hind legs back and up to create an aerodynamically stable position that ensures a proper landing. Illustration Nick W. Sloff

Not only cats fall on their feet

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Leaf aphid, from Wikipedia

Mouthwash saves lives

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To close the hole and die - the self-sacrifice of the leaf aphids

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