Gap Fill - Wasp - Level 5

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Scientists have found a wasp that could be the subject of a horror . It was found in the Amazon. It has a huge stinger on its that can inject a deadly sting into any victim. A scientist said it "looks like a weapon". The stinger's venom paralyzes its . The wasp then lays inside the victim's body. Researchers from a university in Finland discovered the wasp. A professor in biodiversity said: "The stinger of the new wasp...is not only but also very wide, in comparison to the of the species."

The professor explained that some wasps put inside the insects they sting. Once the larvae grow, they eat the insect from the inside. Researchers believe most of this wasp are likely to be spiders. They will do research to find out which kinds of spiders might fall prey to the wasp. The professor explained that: "The giant stinger...is very a highly sophisticated tool as . Unfortunately, we can only guess at its purposes." He added: "Beautiful and species...catch people’s and highlight the importance of maintaining ecosystems."

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