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How fast can a whirligig beetle accelerate in the water?

Question #150475. Asked by BigTriviaDawg.
Last updated Jan 15 2024.
Originally posted Jan 15 2024 9:22 PM.

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Gyrinidae (whirligig beetles) are the fastest swimming insects.

They can accelerate at 100 meters per second per second. Their top velocity is 1 meter per second.

To achieve their spectacular speeds, whirligig beetles have been shown to use lift-based thrust. This works like a propellor with the insects' legs moving perpendicular to the water surface.

link https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2024/01/fastest-swimming-insect-could-inspire-uncrewed-boat-designs
Response last updated by psnz on Jan 15 2024.
Jan 15 2024, 9:25 PM
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