#elaters

[miyrumiyru]

Main observation points!

Awesome color combinations of black and light maroon

Best body balance for efficient flying (probably)

Soft belly and its segment

Very cute head and antennas

click

They are family of Elateridae (click beetles)

대유동방아벌레 (Agrypnus argillaceus)

[miyrumiyru]

Main observation points!

Fluffy sparse fur

Symmetry stained spots

Dull polished shield (light purple or pearl color)

Cute eyes and mouthparts

click

They are family of Elateridae (click beetles)

큰얼룩방아벌레 (Actenicerus infirmus)

[whimsicalpassenger]

〈 Elaters in Anthocerotophyta, Microscopy (100x) 〉 // Manizales, Caldas » Colombia

[currentsinbiology]

The walk and jump of horsetail spores (Equisetum)

 A slow-motion video shows horsetail spores unfurling their ribbonlike elaters for small position changes, epic jumps and group scuttling. Credit: Courtesy P. Marmottant

P. Marmottant, A. Ponomarenko and D. Bienamé. The walk and jump of Equisetum spores. Proceedings of the Royal Society B. Posted online Sept. 11, 2013. doi: 10.1098/rspb.2013.1465. [Go to]

[ohscience-blog]

Lepidozia sp. (a liverwort) spores and elaters (100x)