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Biol Lett February 2018 PMID 29438051

Successful escape of bombardier beetles from predator digestive systems.

Shinji Sugiura, Takuya Sato

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Discussions consistently praise the study’s fascinating insights into the beetles' chemical defense, with phrases like 'awesome paper' and 'defensive theme', showing excitement and curiosity. References to videos and supplementary materials demonstrate deep engagement and a desire to understand the mechanism in detail.

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Most discussions enthusiastically support the findings, highlighting the beetles' remarkable defense mechanism and emphasizing its significance.

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The discussions reflect high curiosity and fascination, with many mentioning the intriguing chemical spray and its surprising effectiveness.

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The emphasis on the beetles' survival and defense strategies suggests these findings are seen as impactful, influencing understanding of predator-prey interactions.

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  • Bombardier beetles can successfully escape from predator digestive systems by ejecting a hot chemical spray when attacked, causing the predator to vomit them out.
  • Larger beetles and smaller toads have a higher chance of escape, indicating that the size relationship between prey and predator influences escape success.
  • The study highlights that the chemical defense mechanism of beetles is effective in allowing them to survive being swallowed, with the physical sizes of both prey and predator playing a crucial role.]
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Dan Baldassarre
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My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick out of this line.

Sep 21, 2020 · 66 likes · 9 shares · 19,391 followers View post →
Joanna Bagniewska
@JMBagniewska · X

Today's #PaperZoo continues with the defensive theme: bombardier beetles release hot chemicals from their butts to escape being eaten - also while already inside the predator. A toad will vomit such an explosive morsel even an hour after swallowing.

Mar 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,660 followers View post →
Dr. Rebecca (Becca) Tarvin
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@MyFrogCroaked also, have you seen this gem of a paper? https://t.co/7TpS3MuBkh if not you have to watch the videos in the supplementary

Jun 17, 2020 · 1 like · 4,178 followers View post →
むしのみち
@naturalist2008.bsky.social · Bluesky

オナラをして捕食者体内から脱出！ ミイデラゴミムシはヒキガエル類に飲み込まれても、カエルの消化管内で高熱の化学物質を噴射し、4割の個体が数十分後に吐き出されて生還する。 dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2017.0647 BiolLett youtu.be/l5Py02wqloM Youtube動画

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RT @evornithology: My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick…

Sep 21, 2020 · 9 shares · 16,093 followers View post →
Anne Hilborn
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RT @evornithology: My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick…

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Bombardier Beetles' Chemical Defense Mechanism

Bombardier beetles successfully escape predators by ejecting a hot chemical spray that induces vomiting. The effectiveness depends on size relationships between prey and predator, highlighting the significance of their…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: オナラをして捕食者体内から脱出！ ミイデラゴミムシはヒキガエル類に飲み込まれても、カエルの消化管内で高熱の化学物質を噴射し、4割の個体が数十分後に吐き出されて生還する。https://t.co/8w1QHgSkvP BiolLett https:…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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@naturalist2008.bsky.social · Bluesky

オナラをして捕食者体内から脱出！ ミイデラゴミムシはヒキガエル類に飲み込まれても、カエルの消化管内で高熱の化学物質を噴射し、4割の個体が数十分後に吐き出されて生還する。 dx.doi.org/10.1098/rsbl.2017.0647 BiolLett youtu.be/l5Py02wqloM Youtube動画

Dec 28, 2024 · 1 like View post →
Joanna Bagniewska
@JMBagniewska · X

Today's #PaperZoo continues with the defensive theme: bombardier beetles release hot chemicals from their butts to escape being eaten - also while already inside the predator. A toad will vomit such an explosive morsel even an hour after swallowing.

Mar 11, 2022 · 4 likes · 2,660 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: オナラをして捕食者体内から脱出！ ミイデラゴミムシはヒキガエル類に飲み込まれても、カエルの消化管内で高熱の化学物質を噴射し、4割の個体が数十分後に吐き出されて生還する。https://t.co/8w1QHgSkvP BiolLett https:…

Sep 9, 2021 · 174 shares · 1,754 followers View post →
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RT @evornithology: My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick…

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Anne Hilborn
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RT @evornithology: My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick…

Sep 21, 2020 · 9 shares · 13,538 followers View post →
Trevor Branch (moved to Bluesky)
@TrevorABranch · X

RT @evornithology: My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick…

Sep 21, 2020 · 9 shares · 16,093 followers View post →
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RT @evornithology: My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick…

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Dan Baldassarre
@evornithology · X

My animal behavior students are reading this awesome paper about bombardier beetle anti-predator behavior and got a kick out of this line.

Sep 21, 2020 · 66 likes · 9 shares · 19,391 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

Sep 4, 2020 · 39 shares · 1,423 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

Sep 3, 2020 · 39 shares · 98 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

Sep 3, 2020 · 39 shares · 1,145 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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Aug 4, 2020 · 39 shares · 237 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: 食べるのや～めた？　トノサマガエルは通常、舌でミイデラゴミムシの体に触れた瞬間に攻撃を止め、オナラ（化学防衛）の反撃を逃れる。 原著論文は→ https://t.co/oBIvpJVLgl PeerJ 続きの動画は→ https://t.co/U…

Aug 3, 2020 · 39 shares · 255 followers View post →
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@frogsicles · X

@MyFrogCroaked also, have you seen this gem of a paper? https://t.co/7TpS3MuBkh if not you have to watch the videos in the supplementary

Jun 17, 2020 · 1 like · 4,178 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: オナラをして捕食者体内から脱出！ ミイデラゴミムシはヒキガエル類に飲み込まれても、カエルの消化管内で高熱の化学物質を噴射し、4割の個体が数十分後に吐き出されて生還する。https://t.co/8w1QHgSkvP BiolLett https:…

Feb 26, 2020 · 174 shares · 77 followers View post →
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RT @KOBEKONCHU: オナラをして捕食者体内から脱出！ ミイデラゴミムシはヒキガエル類に飲み込まれても、カエルの消化管内で高熱の化学物質を噴射し、4割の個体が数十分後に吐き出されて生還する。https://t.co/8w1QHgSkvP BiolLett https:…

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RT @KOBEKONCHU: オナラをして捕食者体内から脱出！ ミイデラゴミムシはヒキガエル類に飲み込まれても、カエルの消化管内で高熱の化学物質を噴射し、4割の個体が数十分後に吐き出されて生還する。https://t.co/8w1QHgSkvP BiolLett https:…

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