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Ep 1. Curiosity, childhood and the natural world: the making of two scientists

EAT LIKE THE ANIMALS

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The Nutritional Odyssey of Garden Acreas and Locusts

This chapter explores the specialized dietary preferences of the garden acrea butterfly and locusts, revealing their unique relationships with specific plant species and nutrients. Through a pivotal meeting at Oxford University, the chapter highlights the fascinating experiments conducted on locusts to understand their feeding behaviors and nutrient selection. It argues for the critical importance of nutrition in biology, advocating for a more integrated approach to studying this fundamental aspect of life.

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