4 Ways of Looking at Insects
 1 AS PROTOTYPES
Dragonflies are one of nature’s aerobatic marvels. Unlike other insects with double wings, dragonflies can control their two pairs of wings separately, enabling them to achieve top speeds of up to 50kmh, stop short in mid-air and even fly backwards. This has made them an inspiration for engineers. The best-known technological “replica” is the helicopter. Photo: |
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