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Tiger Beetle Uses Antennae to 'See' at Top Speed
When the tiger beetle runs full speed, it can no longer see where it's going. To stay on course while running, the beetles rigidly hold their antennae directly in front of them to mechanically sense their environments and avoid obstacles, according to a study published online in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.
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