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Sunburst Diving Beetle (Thermonectus marmoratus) Fact Sheet: Bibliography & Resources

Bibliography

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Additional Internet Resources

Deep Breath

Sunburst diving beetle holds air bubble to breathe

Sunburst diving beetle holds air bubble to breathe

Adult diving beetles breathe from an air bubble reservoir while underwater.

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