Obelisk posture
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obelisk-posture-198-16622345
title:
Obelisk posture
text:
The obelisk posture is a handstand-like position that some dragonflies and damselflies assume to prevent overheating on sunny days. The abdomen is raised until its tip points at the sun, minimizing the surface area exposed to solar radiation. When the sun is close to directly overhead, the vertical alignment of the insect's body suggests an obelisk.
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description:
Body position by Odonata
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obelisk_posture
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2024-02-05T21:24:36Z
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