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03-31-2016, 08:22 PM
Meet the bombardier beetle: A tiny insect that packs an outsized punch
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Say hello to the bombardier beetle.*
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This little insect may look harmless, but it packs a serious punch.*
If attacked, the beetle can spark a chemical reaction that will spray out a hot liquid, burning its assailant, according to a new post and documentary from KQED Science (http://ww2.kqed.org/science/2016/03/22/the-bombardier-beetle-and-its-crazy-chemical-can**n/).*
SEE ALSO: Insects Are Worse at Tech**logy Than Your Grandparents (http://mashable.com/2014/08/25/vintage-tech-insect-comic/)
See it for yourself.
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Image: KQED
The sting of the bombardier can fend off larger would-be predators like birds, and even kill smaller attackers.
For example, it's pretty clear that the spider below really had ** idea what it was in for when it tried to make the a meal out of the beetle. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/31/bombardier-beetle-video/)
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Say hello to the bombardier beetle.*
http://rack.3.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDE2LzAzLzMxL2ZmL0RMMzA1X2JvbWJhLjNiMDhkLmdpZg pwCXRodW1iCTU3NXg0MDk2Pg/c0b816b8/5ae/DL305_bombardier_enterbeetle_500.gif
This little insect may look harmless, but it packs a serious punch.*
If attacked, the beetle can spark a chemical reaction that will spray out a hot liquid, burning its assailant, according to a new post and documentary from KQED Science (http://ww2.kqed.org/science/2016/03/22/the-bombardier-beetle-and-its-crazy-chemical-can**n/).*
SEE ALSO: Insects Are Worse at Tech**logy Than Your Grandparents (http://mashable.com/2014/08/25/vintage-tech-insect-comic/)
See it for yourself.
http://rack.0.mshcdn.com/media/ZgkyMDE2LzAzLzMxL2ZmL0RMMzA1X2JvbWJhLjMwYjdiLmdpZg pwCXRodW1iCTU3NXg0MDk2Pg/aff4db5f/3d3/DL305_bombardier_3rdpop_500.gif
Image: KQED
The sting of the bombardier can fend off larger would-be predators like birds, and even kill smaller attackers.
For example, it's pretty clear that the spider below really had ** idea what it was in for when it tried to make the a meal out of the beetle. Read more... (http://mashable.com/2016/03/31/bombardier-beetle-video/)
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