Episode
Nature: Alien Empire: Hardware & Replicators
Overview
"Alien Empire," a three-part exploration of the world of insects, begins with survival methods used by many species. Included: how exoskeletons provide protection and can be used offensively; unusual reproductive habits of mayflies and wasps.
Details
- Series
- Nature
- Season
- Season 14
- Episode
- Episode 8
- Air date
- 1996-02-11
- Runtime
- 53 min
Episode context
Alien Empire: Hardware & Replicators is Episode 8 in Season 14 of Nature. It aired on 1996-02-11. The runtime is 53 min.
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