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Cochineal cactus (Nopalea cochenillifera) with insects that feed on it, including the cochineal insect (Dactylopius coccus). Coloured etching by J. Pass, c. 1801, sgyrt J. Ihle. Photo credit: Wellcome Library, London CC BY 4.0

Cochineal cactus, Nopalea cochenillifera, Dactylopius coccus, J. Pass, J. Ihle, Wellcome Library, London

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