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Eggs adhere in and out of watermidwife toad

The eggs of the midwife toad stick to the male toad's legs in and out of water via sticky egg strings.

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Attach temporarily
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Proboscis forms a sealed cylinderbutterfly

The cuticular structures on the surface of the proboscis of a butterfly form a sealed coil against the head of the insect by interlocking in various directions.

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Attach temporarilyManage turbulencePrevent deformation
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Multiple organisms interactsoil ecosystem

The soil ecosystem supports plant growth through interactions of millions of organisms that work together to break down chemicals and aerate the soil.

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Break down living materialsChemically break down organic compoundsCycle nutrients
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Contributed by Rose Tocke

I am currently in metamorphosis, chillin' in my chrysalis, and feeling my wings growing.My favorite past time is watching seeds sprout.  It's a silent revolution.My favorite quote is "begin the work even though you cannot see the path by which...

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