u-shaped tunnels that they create in the sand or mud of the intertidal area or in areas covered by deeper water. the animals are rarely seen by humans. one end of the tunnel is used for feeding and the other end for defecation. the skin contains glands that secrete mucus, which lines the tunnel. the...
— pollinate flowers lesser-known pollinators, such as this hoverfly, are vital for flower pollination, both in gardens and in the wild. photo: suzanne dejohn our headquarters in burlington, vt, is host to these hives. the resident honeybees pollinate the plants in our employee, display, and test gardens...