The Most Amazing Respiration

Insects have muscles that can execute one of the fastest movements: wings moved at an astonishing frequency of 1,000 Hz is one example. This means that they need quick access to oxygen for such fast burning. New imaging technologies could solve a physiological paradox in this equat... [ read more >> ]

Respiratory tubes in a mayfly larva

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Respiratory tubes in a mayfly larva