Caddisfly Children Construct Cabins!
Since the fly’s larvae are protein-rich and nutritious snacks for many creatures such as fish, amphibians, arachnids, insects, birds and even some mammals, it is necessary for the creatures to come up with different ways and means to protect themselves; of which camouflaging their bodies to fit perfectly with their surroundings is the best way to achieve safety easily. While some members choose the colours suiting to their environments and even the shapes, some tend to make use of the tools to safeguard them.
The caddis-fly larvae tend to make use of the tiny pebbles, mud, dust, dirt and even twigs to build a Log Cabins around themselves, which they attach to their bodies using the sticky silk that they produce. The process of sticking one twig would take about 15 to 20 minutes or even up to an hour, if the conditions are not favourable, but the caddis-worm (as the larva is called) has all the patience in the world to execute this act.
For further details about the process, check the article Caddisfly Children Construct Cabins
Caddisfly Children Construct Cabins!
Since the fly’s larvae are protein-rich and nutritious snacks for many creatures such as fish, amphibians, arachnids, insects, birds and even some mammals, it is necessary for the creatures to come up with different ways and means to protect themselves; of which camouflaging their bodies to fit perfectly with their surroundings is the best way to achieve safety easily. While some members choose the colours suiting to their environments and even the shapes, some tend to make use of the tools to safeguard them.
The caddis-fly larvae tend to make use of the tiny pebbles, mud, dust, dirt and even twigs to build a Log Cabins around themselves, which they attach to their bodies using the sticky silk that they produce. The process of sticking one twig would take about 15 to 20 minutes or even up to an hour, if the conditions are not favourable, but the caddis-worm (as the larva is called) has all the patience in the world to execute this act.
For further details about the process, check the article Caddisfly Children Construct Cabins