"Paper wasps" refers to a type of wasp that builds nests using paper-like material made from wood fibers and saliva.
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«paper»
«wasps»
Sentences with «paper wasps»
- Six years ago, the Swiss entomologist Rainer Neumeyer discovered a population of paper wasps in wetlands close to Zurich. (sciencedaily.com)
- The Swiss paper wasp occurs in Switzerland, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Slovakia, France, Germany and Luxembourg. (sci-news.com)
- Cellulose acetate loses strength as it absorbs water, so the skin is waterproofed by adding a protein found in paper wasp saliva that makes their nests hydrophobic. (discovermagazine.com)
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