Another example is the bombardier beetle. This small insect has a defense mechanism that allows it to shoot a hot chemical mixture from its abdomen when threatened. This mixture can reach temperatures of up to 100 degrees Celsius and is an effective predator deterrent.
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Mimicry is also an amazing evolutionary adaptation. For example, the swallowtail butterfly uses camouflage as a poisonous butterfly to avoid predators. Their colors and patterns are so similar that birds and other predators prefer to avoid them.
The Namib Desert is home to the dotted beetle, which collects water from the morning fog. This beetle raises its body at the top of the dune and allows condensation to accumulate on its shell, which then drips into its mouth. This adaptation allows it to survive in one of the driest regions of the world.
