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Dragonflies have a potential problem of overheating while in flight. To avoid this problem dragonflies circulate their blood through their abdomens. The long, narrow shape allows the blood to cool faster.
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Do dragonflies pollinate plants?
no dragonflies do not take pollen
How do dragonflies behave around other dragonflies?
Dragonflies' behavior towards other dragonflies varies with the species and with circumstances. Dragonflies may act territorial or they may wander freely yet act aggressively towards others wherever they meet. They sometimes eat each other.
Why aren't dragonflies included with cats as carnivores?
Dragonflies do not eat meat, as they only use flowers as their main food type.
Are dragonflies an example of a heterotroph?
Yes .
Do dragonflies eat honey bees?
sometimes
How long are Giant Dragonflies' legs?
Dragonflies legs can grow to six inches long. sometimes they grow to be ten inches.
How long are dragonflies a larva?
8 months
How do dragonflies obtain oxygen?
Since,dragon fly nymph is in water once it has hatched from its egg it will breathe through gills.
How long does the dragonflies spent its life in the water?
part of their life
Do dragonflies eat other dragonflies?
yes
Where are Wings of insects?
Abdomens
Why do men have fat abdomens?
That is a stereotype
How long were dragonflies around for?
Since the dinosaurs. But back then they were these weird mutant flying things!
Are dragonflies invertebrates or vertebrates?
Dragonflies are invertebrates
What does a mud wasp look like?
Their abdomens or that part with the stinger is usually attached to the body by a long stem. That's the easiest way to ID them.
Pertaining to the membrane surrounding the abdomens?
The peritoneum.
What are the breathing openings in the abdomens of insects?
spiracles
