Trap-Jaw Ants
Several lineages of ants have independently evolved an effective predatory device: spring-loaded mandibles that snap shut on a hair trigger.
Odontomachus meinerti, with mandibles locked into the "ready-to-fire" position, trigger hairs pointing forward.
Misiones, Argentina
Odontomachus meinerti, with mandibles locked into the "ready-to-fire" position, trigger hairs pointing forward.
Misiones, Argentina
Canon EOS 20D |
Original size: 3504x2336 |
Current: 800x534 |
