Insects possess highly sensitive sensors designed like nanotechnology. They can detect and measure everything that is essential for their survival, such as harmful carbon dioxide concentrations in ant nests. The smell of burning and infrared radiation given off by forest fires guide black fire beetles to their rendezvous sites. Flies control their rapid flight maneuvers with the help of their halteres. Crickets feel the direction of gravity when running.

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Unbelievable Insect Super-Senses

  • Werner Gnatzy,
  • Jürgen Tautz

摘要

Insects possess highly sensitive sensors designed like nanotechnology. They can detect and measure everything that is essential for their survival, such as harmful carbon dioxide concentrations in ant nests. The smell of burning and infrared radiation given off by forest fires guide black fire beetles to their rendezvous sites. Flies control their rapid flight maneuvers with the help of their halteres. Crickets feel the direction of gravity when running.