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INDragonflies are ectothermic, relying on external heat to jumpstart their bodies. During chilly mornings, they remain motionless as condensation coats their exoskeleton, waiting for sunlight to dry them and prime their wing muscles for flight. It’s a necessary “startup” routine that accidentally turns them into nature’s most bejeweled flyers. This intricate engineering is exactly why they’ve been top-tier predators for millions of years.
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