Watch this beetle closely — when threatened, it sprays a white cloud from its rear, earning it the nickname “bombardier beetle.” This isn’t just smoke; it’s a powerful chemical weapon. The spray is scalding hot, reaching up to 100°C, and has a sharp, acidic smell. Inside the beetle, two glands store hydrogen peroxide and hydroquinone. When mixed in a reaction chamber, they produce benzoquinone and intense heat. The pressure builds up, and the beetle uses its muscles to precisely spray the hot ch
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