How a dragonfly larva catches prey

Name: How a dragonfly larva catches prey
Uploaded: 2024-11-20T07:25:24Z
Duration: 6 s
Description: Slow-motion animation demonstrates how a dragonfly larva extends its labial mask to capture prey.

Slow-motion animation demonstrates how a dragonfly larva extends its labial mask to capture prey.

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