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Do tarantulas have teeth? : questions and answers about poisonous creatures, Melvin and Gilda Berger, illustrated by Jim Effler, 1999.
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ChatGPT on Weaponized Feces
Q: Are there any animals including insects that use their feces as a weapon?
A: Yes, there are several animals, including insects, that use their feces as a weapon to defend themselves or capture prey. Here are a few examples:
Bombardier beetles: These insects can shoot a boiling hot, noxious chemical spray made from their feces at predators.
Archerfish: These fish can shoot jets of water at insects above the water surface to knock them down, and they often use their feces as part of their shooting mechanism.
Dung beetles: These insects use their feces to construct balls of dung, which they then roll away as a food source or to lay eggs in.
Capuchin monkeys: These primates have been observed throwing their feces at predators or other monkeys as a form of defense or aggression.
Horned lizards: These reptiles can shoot a stream of blood from their eyes to deter predators, and their feces may be used as a secondary line of defense.
These are just a few examples of animals that use their feces as a weapon. There are likely many more in the animal kingdom that have not been studied or observed in detail.
Q: What are some other examples?
A: Sure, here are some more examples of animals that use their feces as a weapon:
Wombats: These Australian marsupials have a unique digestive system that produces cube-shaped feces. They use these feces as territorial markers and to communicate with other wombats.
Sloths: These slow-moving mammals are known to defecate once a week, and when they do, they climb down to the ground to do so. This behavior is thought to be a defense mechanism to protect them from predators.
Hippos: These large African mammals are known to use their tails to spread their feces around as a way of marking their territory and asserting dominance.
Penguins: Some species of penguins have been observed throwing their feces at each other during territorial disputes.
Spitting spiders: These spiders are able to eject a sticky, glue-like substance mixed with their feces at prey or predators as a means of defense.
Earwigs: These insects have a gland in their abdomen that produces a foul-smelling liquid mixed with their feces that they use as a defense mechanism.
These are just a few more examples of animals that use their feces in various ways as a weapon or defense mechanism.
(Q: In your response above about archerfish you mention feces. What is your source for that information?
A: I apologize for the error in my previous response. After reviewing my training data, I did not find any information indicating that archerfish use their feces as part of their shooting mechanism. It seems that I provided incorrect information in my previous answer.
Archerfish are known for their ability to shoot jets of water at insects above the water surface to knock them down and capture them as prey. They have a specialized mouth structure that allows them to form a groove in their tongue to create a "barrel" through which they can shoot the water.
Once again, I apologize for the mistake and any confusion caused. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.)
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@mortimermcmirestinks submitted: Found in [removed] (please remove location). It was maybe about an inch-ish long. I’m pretty sure it’s a stonefly nymph of some kind, but I don’t know what kind of stonefly, and I haven’t been able to find pictures with this colouration online. (doesn’t help that when you search “stonefly nymph” most of the results are fishing lures, oof)
It is not a stonefly nymph! Stonefly nymphs are aquatic, so it would be very unusual to find one wandering around. Your friend here is a false bombardier beetle larva, most likely Galerita bicolor. Here’s an adult:
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#Appendage slap is doing a lot of work as a tail slap#kick#or the like#warshaper#Chemical can cover venom/poison/or even like a bombardier beetle style blast.
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A robber fly learns why he shouldn't mess with Little Miss Bombardier.
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Joined an entomology club 👀🪲 making some stickers for the first meeting!
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[ID: A digital drawing of a headshot of a brown-skinned person with neck length black hair, black eyes, dark pink lips, and wearing a red jacket looking down at an orange and black beetle on the collar of their jacket set against a background of a purple circle behind their head, the circle and the person's head outlined in white, with the rest of the picture being grey. /End ID]
A commission of Elena Valadis from Ben 10 with a bombardier beetle daemon Celio for @kariachi
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The Five of Horns casts a shadow of conflict, hostility, and the resounding echoes of engaging in disputes. It stands as a poignant portrayal of the aftermath following contentious encounters—a vivid testament to the repercussions that follow in the wake of confrontations. This card, in its solemn wisdom, extends a guiding hand, imploring us to scrutinize the ripples of our actions, contemplate the essence of conflicts, and wield discernment in selecting the battles we embrace.
The bombardier beetle emerges as a compelling mirror to the Five of Horn's essence. These remarkable animals possess a unique defense mechanism—the ability to eject a scorching chemical spray as a formidable means of protection. This echoes the stark reality of the consequences born from confrontational encounters. The Five of Swords prompts us to reflect on the nature of conflicts and their aftermath, much like Bombardier beetles must weigh the consequences of deploying their chemical defense. It encourages us to consider whether engaging in disputes is truly worth the potential cost and fallout. This card emphasizes the importance of choosing our battles wisely.
In essence, the Five of Horns inspires a sobering introspection—a call to evaluate the nature of conflicts and the aftermath that ensues. Like the Bombardier beetle, it serves as a sentinel, reminding us to weigh the consequences before engaging in disputes. This card symbolizes a negative form of ambition, emphasizing that when it’s excessive and lacks consideration of consequences or others, is detrimental. This can lead to negative outcomes, casting you as either a despondent loser or a heartless winner. Rather than endorsing such misplaced ambition, this card encourages us to be mindful of those around us and advises letting go of ego for a more considerate approach.
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I just saw this on TV. This is the bombardier beetle. It defends itself by shooting chemicals out of its abdomen at 20 miles per hour and at a temperature of 212°F. I think that's amazingly cool 😎 way to go bombardier beetle 🪲 😀 ♥️ you deserve much respect 🙏🏼 🫡 👏🏽
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Vermin (Bombardier Beetle)
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Love these little guys. I had a nice brown palette with a pinch of red and green and thus these little beetle fella gets made nice and easy. I'm actually fond of summoning these guys in pathfinder and would combo with a giant bee to make an aerial bomber.
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#Vermin#Bombardier Beetle#pixel art#year of art#year of art 2024#codexartchallenge#Creature Codex#Fantasy 24
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Beetles. Written by Maria Julivert. Illustrated by Marcel Socías. 1995.
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DIVILE-the doom scarab pokemon(Bug/Dark)
This pokemon is the personification of oblivion and destruction. It consumes the souls of the fallen, not allowing them to resurrect and uses their essence to spread chaos and misery. When its trainer dies it keeps their soul safe in its tail gullet for eternity
I combined two ideas, @Primus_Arts with bombardier beetle and @Beaversonartz with a pseudo legendary. Startin' next month is electric. Gimme some shockingly good ideas pls!
#my art#sketch#doodle#creature design#fanart#monster design#pokemon#fakemon#fakemon art#fakemon design#fake pokemon#fakemon challenge#bug type#dark type#beetle#scarab beetle#bombardier beetle#fakemon friday#pseudo legendary#seth#seth god#ancient egypt#egyptian mythology
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I just wanted to draw my newish bug person holding a spray can a lil bit
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Nuke The Bombardier Beetle
warning warning be careful around this one. this latest addition to team wisp, embodying the Black wisp, is this explosive problem child a Beetle with a limitless supply of bombs that would make Bean The dynamite envious. Meet Nuke The Bombardier Beetle
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#my art#my oc#aj the elementalgod#elementalgod aj#sonic the hedgehog#sonic oc#sonic fc#sonic#sonic elements#team wisp#sonic wisps#black wisp#mobian#Nuke The Bombardier Beetle#Bombardier beetle
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Bugs will literally break into your house and use chemical warfare on you when you try to help them get out
#bugs#myra.txt#a bombardier beetle just waltzed in after i gently shoved it away like THREE TIMES and had the audacity to spray me when i picked him up#how impolite!#this is all lighthearted btw. i love you bugs
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