TED-Ed: Mysteries of vernacular: Earwig - Jessica Oreck and Rachael Teel

The video discusses earwigs, insects classified under the order Dermaptera. It debunks myths about earwigs entering human ears and explains the etymology of the word 'earwig' from Old English. The scientific name, Forficula auricularia, is also explored, highlighting misconceptions about these insects.

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