Bombardier beetles

Bombardier beetles

When a Bombardier beetle is threatened, it releases dangerous boiling chemicals at it predators. It achieves this by internally mixing 2 chemicals. The beetles' glands store enough hydroquinone and hydrogen peroxide to allow the beetle to release its chemical spray roughly 20 times.

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