Water scorpion has a breathing tube

By Clare Pearce
Updated July 19 2019 - 11:11am, first published 9:00am
The Water Scorpion got its name because of the long thin structure attached to its rear end. This isn't used for defence; it's actually used for breathing, a bit like a snorkel.
The Water Scorpion got its name because of the long thin structure attached to its rear end. This isn't used for defence; it's actually used for breathing, a bit like a snorkel.

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