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fromKqed
4 months ago
Science

Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never | KQED

Tiger beetles run at extreme speeds but use rapid stops and forward antennae to sense obstacles and capture prey with sickle-shaped mandibles.
fromKqed
4 months ago
Science

Tiger Beetles Bite First, Ask Questions Never | KQED

Tiger beetles sprint at extreme speeds but use rapid stops and tactile input from long antennae, not vision, to navigate and capture prey.
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