Odontomachus Brunneus (Trap-Jaw Ant) (IMAGE)

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau

Odontomachus Brunneus (Trap-Jaw Ant)

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The trap-jaw can increase its survival by jumping out of harm's way using its high-powered, spring-loaded jaws.

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Adrian Smith

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