In Science Daily Online we already show you the most unpleasant parasites.Following this line, this time we want to introduce you to 5 of the bugs (insects and arthropods in this case) giants that populate our planet.Let's discover them!
1.The New Zealand Giant Weta
This weta from New Zealand was baptized with the name «weta »Because in Maori means « God of the bad aspect » and seeing the lower photograph you will surely find the reason for this nickname.Perhaps it is not the most attractive insect, but the most interesting. Scientists seem to believe that he may have lived with dinosaurs , since he had no predators until Europeans arrived and brought rats to New Zealand with them.
The weta is one of the ani heavier evils and can reach weigh almost half a kilo and measure more than 10 centimeters .It is a peaceful animal, although males can be quite aggressive if they feel you are a threat, raising its hind legs and wielding the sharp spines they have on them.Like to mess with them!
2.The Belostomatidae, a bug of gigantic water
It is easy to confuse them with cockroaches , but they are quite bigger .They usually inhabit calm waters in which to catch tadpoles and small fish.We can find it in East Asia and America.
A curiosity is that the male of this species is the one who loads , literally with eggs s-in her back-, which the female deposits on him.it lasts until the eggs open and the new belostomatidaes are born.
3.The Tarantula Goliath or aviary tarantula
We know that it is not a bug, but an arthropod, but as we usually consider the spiders within the group "bugs" (forgetting its true category) we have included the Goliath tarantula in this list.How to leave it apart being so fascinating?
This arachnid has the size of a plate (between 28-30 cm with extended legs ) and is practically harmless for us humans.It usually feeds on frogs, lizards, snakes of reduced size or-this may impress you a little-bird birds.
A curious fact is his way of feeding.Once he has hunted his prey, he digs his fangs and inoculates poison, which consists of digestive fluids that allow more t It burns can sip the victim's interior. Once it's over there is only hair or feathers, skin and bones left.Horrifying!
4.The giant Centipede
This centipede (also arthropod, true) can go from 30 centimeters long and is very fast.We must tell you that it is a "bug" poisonous which is toxic to humans.How can this substance affect us? It causes inflammations, fever and weakness.However, it is not lethal to us.What does giant centipede feed on? Eat lizards, birds, rodents, frogs, bats and, sometimes, even tarantulas.A very varied menu.
A curiosity is that many of those who have them as pet must go with Be very careful and use protections when interacting with them, since even a little poison they leave as a trace can be problematic when you contact our skin.Amazing!
5.The Titan Beetle
This beetle can reach up to 17 cm long and populates the jungle areas of South America.It has an impressive force that explodes with its tweezers.These have the ability to split, for example, a pencil Wood in half.Quite powerful, isn't it? ">
A curiosity is that, although it has wings, you will never see them use them, since its weight prevents it from taking flight.
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Images: Bernard DUPONT, Richard Bonnett, Mike Locke, Frank Vassen, Allan Hopkins
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