Thursday 13 February 2014

Blinded by speed, tiger beetles use antennae to 'see' while running

Date:
February 11, 2014

Source:
Cornell University

Summary:
Speed is blinding. Just ask the tiger beetle: This predatory insect has excellent sight, but when it chases prey, it runs so fast it can no longer see where it’s going.


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