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Dirty But Clean

  • April 24, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

When flies rub their legs together, they are cleaning themselves! Receptors in their legs “taste” any surface they land on, so cleaning keeps their senses fresh. Along with figuring out if something’s edible, they may be deciding if a surface is good for laying eggs.

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