The Microscopic Insect Smaller Than a Single Cell

Turns out fairies DO exist—on a microscopic level. Well, sort of...meet the fairyfly: the smallest insect on Earth! Learn all about this tiny creature in a new episode of SciShow, hosted by Hank Green!

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