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Dwelling in Permanence
Dwelling in Permanence: Bagworm moth larvae build intricate dwellings in which to pupate, using twigs, dry leaves and other plant and animal debris. These miniature architectural marvels are meticulously stacked in durable formations. In this case, the larva also included jade-like plastic bits stacked in a jenga-like pile – an uncomfortable reminder of how plastic has become an unwelcome part of the life cycle of virtually every living being. To their horror, scientists recently discovered microplastics in human breast milk. Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka Details: Camera: Canon EOS 90 D, Lens: Canon 100 mm. macro, Shutter Speed 1/125 sec., ISO: 200, Aperture: f/14, Focal length: 100 mm. Date: January 4, 2021, 12:44 p.m. Photo: Amith Kiran Menezes

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