An earthworm isn't an insect but then neither is a scorpion which I have for another of my answers.....can only assume they come into the category of "associates" as per the title at the top of the page..Thanks for the offer of help but still need 6, few too many to ask for at this late stage, for me anyway..I don't suppose you're doing the Apple a Day quiz, I still need 2 on that one and its due in on Friday.
The field athletes may suffer from this (7,5)
Member of the Oxford team (6)
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