Naturally Formed Gears in Insects Discovered


ANIMALIA, SCIENCE |

The gear has long been considered a benchmark in modern mechanics. However, it has recently been discovered by biologist from the University of Cambridge, UK that an insect known as “Issus Coleoptratus” actually has an intricate “gear” like system built into their back legs that causes the creature to jump forward.

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naturally formed "gears" discovered in insect via theoctopian.com

naturally formed "gears" discovered in insect via theoctopian.com

Read more about this fascinating discovery over at Smithsonian Mag.

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