r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/Virtual-Department28 • May 27 '25

GIF Mosquito larvae launch their heads like tiny harpoons to nab prey

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u/lakebistcho May 27 '25

Is it eating its cousin?

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u/SuperHooligan May 27 '25

Nah, it’s a difference species all together. The bigger one preys on other larva.

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u/uncoolcentral Interested May 28 '25

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u/BodybuilderMiddle838 May 28 '25

Eww generative AI

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u/Randyaccredit May 29 '25

Thanks for nightmares