Bombardier beetle and fuel injection
It blasts a toxic spray at predators. This beetle may help cars be more fuel efficient
30 Animals That Made Us Smarter · BBC World Service
August 12, 201912m 33s
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Show Notes
It blasts a toxic spray at predators. Now this beetle may help cars become more fuel efficient. The bombardier is the species of beetle that even sprayed acid in Charles Darwin’s mouth. The 'biological cannons' may help in the design of powerful fuel injection systems. See our animations here: www.bbcworldservice.com/30animals With Patrick Aryee. #30Animals