Oct 19, 2017
A Mosquito’s Secret Weapon: A Light Touch and Strong Wings
A Mosquito’s Secret Weapon: A Light Touch and Strong Wings
Scientists have found the key to mosquitoes’ stealth takeoffs: They barely push off when making a fast getaway, but instead rely on strong and rapid wing beats to quickly get aloft without anyone noticing.
The technique is in stark contrast to other insects, like flies, that push off first and then start beating their wings frantically, often tumbling uncontrollably in the process. That strongpus…
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