Superstitious beliefs about earwigs (Dermaptera)
Earwigs are amongst the most misunderstood animals in the world. A widespread belief accuses them of entering human ears and causing severe damages to ear and brain. Although there is no evidence for any asscociation between earwigs and (human) ears, the common names of these insects in nearly every...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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2020-03-01
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Series: | Acta Musei Silesiae: Scientiae Naturales |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.2478/cszma-2020-0003 |