- The Wing of the Dragonfly| Leave a Comment
Certain dragonflies can glide for 30 seconds without any significant loss in altitude.Their secret? An aerodynamic wing that is unlike any manufactured by the aircraft industry!
The microthin wing of the dragonfly is corrugated, with pleats that prevent it from bending. Scientists have found that the pleats also give the dragonfly greater lift while gliding. “This […]
- The Eye Of The Moth| Leave a Comment
Most moths fly chiefly at night. Where as some night-time creatures reveal their presence when a beam of light causes their eyes to glow, the moth has stealth features of sorts - its cornea is considerably less reflective.
The moth’s eye has an unusual cornea - it is composed of arrays of micro scoping bumps, […]
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