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Baird Brightman's avatar

What I love about Substack is the subject matter experts writing essays like this. EO Wilson would be proud of you Walter! 👏

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Walter Tschinkel's avatar

Thanks, and I know he was.

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Carol Hirth's avatar

Initially you stated humans have a messy, work around of a respiratory system. While what you have described in dragon fly nymphs is elegant in its way, it seems just as complicated and "messy" an adaptation as ours. Fascinating! I am always enlightened by your essays.

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Dennis Howard's avatar

Beautifully written and illustrated. A true delicacy!

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The Earthmonk's avatar

One of my favorite insects

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