Ants
New ant species discovered with a metal reinforced mouth parts
These predatory ants must have fed on soft bodied animals. When they encounter their prey, their clypeal hairs touch its body. This triggers the sudden closure of mandibles in upward direction. Pointed mandibles now pierce the prey’s body. Using the channels in mandibles, these ants can suck haemolymph (blood) out of the body of prey.
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Orchid Mantis
A beautiful orchid, isn't it? But it is an insect, commonly called as Orchid mantis. It is known by various common names including walking flower mantis and orchid mantis.
