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534 COLLEGE ENTOMOLOGY
search of prey. Practically all forms are carnivorous and are typically hunters
and largely nocturnal in habits. Some forms are diurnal, and many species
are attracted to lights. They are to be found in almost every conceivable place
but are particularly abundant in forests, along streams and near water, under
stones, debris, and other objects on the ground and wherever other small animals
are to be found. They are voracious feeders on worms, snails, caterpillars,
grubs, maggots, and, in fact, almost any living animal that they can
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