Blowfly (1 of 2) (IMAGE)

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Blowfly (1 of 2)

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Insect moves droplet of saliva in and out of mouth to promote evaporation and lower body temperature, according to study by researchers in Brazil.

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Guilherme Gomes (IFSC-USP)

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