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Tetraopes tetrophthalmus, commonly known as the red milkweed beetle, is a beetle in the family Cerambycidae. The binomial genus and species names are both derived from the Latin for "four eyes." As in many longhorn beetles, the antennae are situated very near the eye - in the red milkweed beetle, this adaptation has been carried to an extreme: the antennal base actually bisects the eye. Antenna bisects eyeThe milkweed beetle, a herbivore, is given this name because they are generally host specific to milkweed plants (genus Asclepias). It is thought the beetle and its early instars derive a measure of protection from predators by incorporating toxins from the plant into their bodies, thereby becoming distasteful. The red and black coloring are aposematic, advertising the beetles' inedibility.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus, commonly known as the red milkweed beetle, is a beetle in the family Cerambycidae. The binomial genus and species names are both derived from the Latin for "four eyes." As in many longhorn beetles, the antennae are situated very near the eye - in the red milkweed beetle, this adaptation has been carried to an extreme: the antennal base actually bisects the eye. Antenna bisects eyeThe milkweed beetle, a herbivore, is given this name because they are generally host specific to milkweed plants (genus Asclepias). It is thought the beetle and its early instars derive a measure of protection from predators by incorporating toxins from the plant into their bodies, thereby becoming distasteful. The red and black coloring are aposematic, advertising the beetles' inedibility.

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ift.tt/8x0OcXT The Feline Eye A Restive

WonderAs cat lovers were often

fascinated by the intricate

details of our feline friends

anatomy And one of the most

intriguing features of their

anatomy is their unique eye

structure specifically their

three eyelidsThats right you

read that correctly cats have

not two but three eyelids This

remarkable feature allows them

to maintain optimal eye health

and function even in

environments that might be

challenging for human eyes In

this blog post well delve into

the fascinating world of

feline vision and explore how

those three eyelids work

together to keep our whiskered

companions peepers in top

conditionThe Third Eyelid A

Restive WonderThe third eyelid

also known as the nictitating

membrane or haw is a thin

translucent layer that covers

the eye from the inside out

Its often referred to as the

restive eyelid due to its

tendency to move restively ie

slowly and deliberately across

the eye when the cat is

relaxed or sleepingThis

remarkable structure serves

several purposes1 Eye

protection The third eyelid

helps to protect the eye from

debris dust and other foreign

particles that might enter

through the nostrils or mouth2

Moisture maintenance By

covering the eye the third

eyelid keeps it moist and

lubricated which is essential

for feline vision3 Visual

acuity The third eyelid also

helps to refine visual acuity

by adjusting the amount of

light entering the eyeThe

TwoForOne Deal Upper and Lower

EyelidsIn addition to their

impressive third eyelid cats

also have two conventional

eyelids an upper eyelid and a

lower eyelid These eyelids

work together to blink or bat

at objects keeping the eyes

clean and free from debrisWhen

a cat blinks its upper and

lower eyelids move in tandem

much like human eyelids do

However cats have a unique way

of blinking thats designed for

their specific needs1

Tremulous blinking Cats often

blink rapidly when theyre

excited or stressed which

helps to regulate their

emotions2 Slow blinking When a

cat is relaxed its blinking

slows down allowing it to

conserve energy and focus on

its surroundingsConclusion The

Restive EyeIn conclusion the

feline eye is an incredible

and restive wonder thats

capable of adapting to a wide

range of environments and

situations With three eyelids

working in harmony our

whiskered friends are able to

maintain optimal eye health

and function allowing them to

thrive in the world around

themSo next time you catch

your cat gazing into space or

lazily blinking at a sunbeam

remember the incredible

complexity and restive nature

of their remarkable eyes www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE1RIWFLtt0

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