PIC: Interlocking Gears on Bugs' Legs!

I can't figure out how to post the pic, but it's here and it's incredible!


Interlocking gears found on the back legs of a flightless planthopper, Issus coleoptratus

reply to post by soficrow


How very cool is that! Here is your pic....



Des

Cool find. Here you go. and a good article to boot...




smithsonian blog

reply to post by Destinyone


Thank you! ...Would you please u2u me directions on how to post a pic? Haven't figured out the new system yet.

reply to post by howmuch4another


Thanks so much. Great bug! ...and for the article too.

..I asked Destinyone to tell me how to post a pic on this new system but maybe someone could post the directions...? Thanks, sofi

reply to post by soficrow


much the same as before only better

you may upload multiple files now. you just have to remember to actually click "upload" after selecting the file.

I like it..

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this is a great read.

fascinating!

reply to post by howmuch4another


Thanks - but I can't find the media icon - do not know where to upload.

???

reply to post by Biigs


Thanks biigs. Great little piece - quick read and informative (my kind of article). Cool how the gears are dropped in mature adults too.

soficrow
reply to post by Biigs

 

Cool how the gears are dropped in mature adults too.

instantly made me think of learning stabilizers for kids bikes. Only where they learn to balance, these cogs are to help with the power till the muscles are big enough to operate alone.

Genius, if there ever was a reason for intelligent design.... no wait i take it back! heheheh, good job nature, good job.