You will be given a trivia clue, and the category it belongs to. You should answer with the best answer that belongs in the category and is described by the clue. For simplicity, answers should be in all lower cased letters.
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Question: Category: INSECTS 
Clue: This snout beetle reached Texas from Mexico around 1890 & spread into most cotton-growing areas of the U.S.

Answer: the boll weevil


Question: Category: FICTIONAL BATTLES & WARS 
Clue: Juan Rico joins the mobile infantry to fight in the war against the invading alien "bugs" in this Heinlein novel

Answer: starship troopers


Question: Category: THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS 
Clue: He's 7' 1", 315 pounds & the starting center for the Los Angeles Lakers

Answer:
shaquille o\'neal