Oriental Hornets Are Literally Solar Powered
Those yellow parts are much more than mere decoration… Photo: Wikipedia . While it’s true that the vast web of life on this planet is essentially solar powered–without the sun’s energy there is no life–new research shows that oriental hornets ( Vespa orientalis ) go one step beyond, employing special structures on their bodies to trap the sun’s rays and turn it directly into energy. Really…. Read the full story on TreeHugger
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