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Beetle that shoots acid from its rear: How the bombardier beetle’s explosive defence works
The bombardier beetle is famous for having an unusual defence mechanism, which can be referred to as squirting acid from the back end. This defence mechanism is possible because of the quick reaction ...
Some insects sting, some bite, and some spray acid bombs out of their nether regions. It’s a perfectly tactical defense, and highly effective for the bombardier beetle. From a predator’s perspective, ...
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