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I'm... quite sure "euthanize" isn't the right word here.

• SapporoChris 2y ago
  I completely understand your point. However, an insect capture and in the hands of an untrained student is arguably probably enduring pain and suffering. So, euthanize does fit, tragically.
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• lazide 2y ago
  What do you propose as an alternative?
  • xyzzy_plugh 2y ago
    For the terminology, or the process? Terminology: kill. Process: there seems to be plenty of research, I'd defer to the experts. Some sort of anaesthesia at least seems prudent. From Wikipedia: "Chemicals like alcohol and formalin can destroy nervous tissue but are not humane by themselves and should be preceded by other means of anaesthesia.[1]" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_euthanasia#:~:text=Chemicals%20like%20alcohol%20and%20formalin%20can%20destroy%20nervous%20tissue%20but%20are%20not%20humane%20by%20themselves%20and%20should%20be%20preceded%20by%20other%20means%20of%20anaesthesia.%5B1%5D https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insect_euthanasia#:~:text=Chem...