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Minibeasts What is a Minibeast?

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Minibeasts

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Quite literally, a ‘minibeast’ is simply a small animal. Spiders, snails, slugs, beetles, centipedes, worms, earwigs, caterpillars are just a few.

  • What is a Minibeast?
  • Grouping Invertebrates
  • Where do Minibeasts Live?
  • What do Minibeasts Eat?
  • Why are Minibeasts Important?
  • Minibeasts in Food Chains
  • Collecting Minibeasts
  • Looking Closely at Minibeasts in Leaf Litter
  • Identifying Minibeasts
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Image: Minibeasts by BuildArk

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