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What unique way does the bombardier beetle use benzoquinone as a defense mechanism?

Question #149163. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Mar 18 2023.
Originally posted Mar 18 2023 6:36 PM.

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Bombardier beetles use a hot chemical spray, released from their abdomens with an explosive sound. This has proved effective against avian, amphibian and insect predators.

Described as a "caustic (or crazy) chemical cannon", the mixture of irritating chemicals includes benzoquinone. The chemicals are superheated and expelled in an intense jet.

link https://news.mit.edu/2015/how-bombardier-beetles-produce-defensive-spray-0430

Mar 18 2023, 6:49 PM
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