Dragonfly Biology | MDS
The jaws, which work from side to side, are made up of one pair of upper mandibles and two pairs of lower maxillae. These jaws, a series of incurved meat hooks, are worth a close inspection …
10 Surprisingly Brutal Facts About Dragonflies - Listverse
2013年4月18日 · To a small fly, however, those jaws mean instant death. Dragonflies do two things when they intercept their prey: first, their front legs curve up to cage it in, cutting off its …
Baby Dragonfly: 10 Pictures and 4 Incredible Facts
2023年10月25日 · Baby dragonflies are voracious underwater predators with jaws that extend out to grab prey. As we can see above, a dragonfly nymph can eat a tadpole. They also may eat …
Insect mouthparts - Wikipedia
The role of the labium in some insects, however, is adapted to special functions; perhaps the most dramatic example is in the jaws of the nymphs of the Odonata, the dragonflies and …
A Baby Dragonfly's Mouth Will Give You Nightmares - KQED
2017年9月12日 · Dragonfly babies hunt underwater by shooting out a killer lip, 'Alien'-style, at lightning speed.
Jaw of the Naiad | The Evolving Naturalist
2020年10月28日 · The dragonfly pumps water in and out of its rectum, creating a steady flow of oxygenated water over its gills. In other words, it breathes through its butt! When threatened, a …
17 Dragonfly Facts for Kids to Impress Your Teachers
Dragonflies have specialized jaws that allow them to quickly grab their prey and hold it while they eat. They also have sharp teeth that they use to chew up their food. Some species of …
COMMON KENTUCKY DRAGONFLIES - University of Kentucky
2008年8月16日 · Dragonfly naiads are primarily ambush predators: they find a strategic spot on an underwater leaf or under a rock. When a victim gets close, the naiad snags it with harpoon …
The Secret Life Of Dragonfly Larvae - National Parks Board
Dragonfly larvae have a unique way of catching their prey. Imagine your lower jaw is flexible and extendable, and is equipped with fearsome hooks and sharp teeth. When a prey swims past, …
Jaws - Dragonflies: Ancient Masters of Aerial Predation
These jaws are hidden by the lips of the dragonfly, with only the toothy, flesh-tearing tips exposed. The upper jaws, or mandibles; are concealed beneath the top lip, also called the labrum.
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