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The Food and Environment Research Agency (FERA)
The Food and Environment Research Agency is an Executive Agency of Defra. Fera has three areas of responsibility: (1) Regulation, policy and risk - Fera delivers inspectorate functions and work with the lead authorities and agencies to support policy development. (2) Research and assurance - Fera provides scientific evidence, analysis and professional advice. (3) Response and recovery - Fera is an essential element of the nation's capability to respond to, and recover from, emergency situations.
Earwigs, which don’t go in ears, except by rare accident. Originally 'ear-wing' as their wings are human ear shaped.
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