Genus Thionia

Planthoppers are the first animals found to possess a biological form of a mechanical gear, used in locomotion The gears keep the hind legs in synchronization, allowing the bugs to jump accurately in a straight line, at an acceleration of nearly 400 g in two milliseconds.

comments (6)

Calbost Niel

Lion

Quite brilliant Flavio Posted 4 months ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks so much! Posted 4 months ago

Patomarazul

Lion

Excellent close up! Posted 4 months ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  Much appreciated ;-) Posted 4 months ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Love your style, man. Posted 4 months ago
1. Flavio
  
  Lion
  
  That means a lot Ferdy, thank you ;-) Posted 4 months ago

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