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Evolved mechanical gears

2019-12-31 22:26:12.377624+01 by Dan Lyke 0 comments

This Insect Has The Only Mechanical Gears Ever Found in Nature

The small hopping insect Issus coleoptratus uses toothed gears on its joints to precisely synchronize the kicks of its hind legs as it jumps forward

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