Monday, June 06, 2005

Beetle's Explosive Defenses

The bombardier beetle of Africa has developed a very effective line of defense. A beetle, unable to effectively flee from a preditor will dispense a foul smelling, burning, well aimed substance at the attacker to keep itself from harm. These substances that are dispensed are developed withing the body of the beetle and are chemicals that, when mixed, will cause an intense reaction that cause extreen heat and deters preditors from an easy meal.

The beetle has been captured and found by many researchers to have impecable accuracy with this deterant. With a pair of foreceps researchers have poked specific points and have recieved a burst of boiling chemicals in the same spot of provocation. Ants are a common foe of these beeltes and they can attack easily from many directions, accuracy and effective bursts are essential for survuval. These beetles have definately been blessed with an amazing way of defence and use it well.

I found this beetle to be an amazing biological specimine, and i felt that this unique anthropod would entertain and keep the biological world aware of the many miracles on earth. The Bombardier beetle's explosive defenses have amazed many and will continue to do so in the future. Comment on this article if you want to add more information.

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