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Name: Every few minutes, a dragonfly dives into water and takes off again, turning several forward somersa
Uploaded: 2026-06-23T13:14:24.230Z
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Description: Every few minutes, a dragonfly dives into water and takes off again, turning several forward somersaults as it ascends. The purpose of the behavior? The quick dip cools the insect down, and the loop-

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Every few minutes, a dragonfly dives into water and takes off again, turning several forward somersaults as it ascends. The purpose of the behavior? The quick dip cools the insect down, and the loop-the-loops help it dry off by flicking away the water. Learn more during #InsectWeek: https://scim.ag/4gXuJcb

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