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Leaf litter dichotomous key
https://australian.museum/learn/teachers/classroom-activities/invertebrate-dichotomous-key/

Go exploring through your local leaf litter and use this dichotomous key to identify invertebrates you find!

Published 24 November 2020

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Mosquitoes
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-is-a-parasite/parasites--mosquitoes/

The female mosquitoes eat animal blood and the males feed on nectar

Published 30 November 2018

common enquiries mosquitoes parasites insect invertebrate
What do springtails look like?
https://australian.museum/learn/species-identification/ask-an-expert/what-do-springtails-look-like/

Springtails belong to the Order Collembola.

Published 17 November 2018

insect invertebrate guide
Dragonflies and damselflies - Order Odonata
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/dragonflies-and-damselflies-order-odonata/

Dragonflies and damselflies are large, conspicuous insects generally found near freshwater habitats. They are an ancient and successful group that was around long before the dinosaurs evolved.

Published 22 March 2012

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Where have all the Christmas beetles gone?
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/christmas-beetles/

The evidence suggesting a decline is anecdotal yet compelling.

Published 08 December 2016

insect beetles
Herbivory: eating plants
https://australian.museum/learn/animals/insects/herbivory-eating-plants/

Herbivory is the act of eating plants and a herbivore is an animal that eats plants. Herbivores play an important role in the ecology of any area, influencing plant communities and individual plant growth. The great diversity of invertebrate and vertebrate herbivores reflects the diversity of pla

Published 06 October 2009

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Jurassic World by Brickman

Kmart presents <i>Jurassic World</i> by Brickman<sup>®</sup> at the Australian Museum until 17 July.

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Open until 17 July

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Burra

Be transported on an immersive journey through the eyes of burra (eel) in the Australian Museum’s new learning and play space.

Permanent education space
Open daily

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School programs and excursions

Book school excursions at the Australian Museum, Sydney, that inspire and engage students of all ages.

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