
Animals
These beetles ‘drink’ water using their butts
Red flour beetles can survive in very dry environments. New research shows how the beetles can suck water from the air using their rear ends.
By Freda Kreier
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Red flour beetles can survive in very dry environments. New research shows how the beetles can suck water from the air using their rear ends.
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