Slavenka & Obi
Things that made me laugh today, and some that have intrigued me.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The ant that dives into digestive juices
The Camponotus schmitzi ant dives into the digestive juices of the pitcher plant to catch its prey
(Image: Mark Moffett/Minden Pictures/FLPA)
While most ants struggle to swim, one species dives head first into a pool of digestive juices that is designed to kill it. Why?
via New Scientist / more
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