Neck Glands (IMAGE)

Oregon State University

Neck Glands

Caption

Nick glands on this extinct insect preserved in amber appear to release a substance that may have been used to repel predators.

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(Photo by George Poinar, Jr., courtesy of Oregon State University)

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