Insects are generally small creatures. They are often attached to trees or flowers. Most people don't notice them at all. They are a vulnerable group in people's daily lives. But in prehistory, some insects were so powerful that they even became dominant in the air. Next, the editor will introduce you to the giant dragonfly , the largest flying insect in the world.
The giant-veined dragonfly has a wingspan of 75 centimeters
Dragonfly. People don’t pay much attention to it at the moment because its size is very small. But at the end of the Carboniferous Period, the giant-veined dragonflies at that time had already developed to very large sizes. When they spread their wings, they reached 75cm, but their appearance and structure were the same as those of today's dragonflies. This is because the size has become smaller during the process of evolution.
The dominant one in the air
Insects of such huge size were very lethal at the time; and they had the ability to fly, which allowed them to often hover in the air to catch amphibious creatures that were larger than the current insects! And at that time, The giant-veined dragonfly has no so-called natural enemies in the natural environment. It is simply an overlord!
The high oxygen content makes it larger
As for why the giant-veined dragonfly has become the largest flying insect in the world, according to research by scientists, this It is related to the oxygen content in the air at that time. At that time, the oxygen content in the air was about 20% higher than it is now. The current relationship between oxygen content and macrosomia can also prove the hugeness of this giant-veined dragonfly.
The smaller growth and development of dragonflies has always been related to the oxygen content of the air. Think about it, if such a huge dragonfly hovers in front of you, it must be very shocking!
