Strongest Insect

After many tests, scientific evidence proves that a species of horned dung beetle is given the name of the strongest insect in the world. The amazing beetle is called the Onthophagus Taurus. The tiny beetle can pull up to an incredible amount of 1,141 times its actual body size. To test the beetle's strength, the scientists attached a cotton thread to each beetle that was a part of their research. These horned beetles were much more stronger comparing to the hornless ones. Researchers claim that this may solve a puzzle in evolution. Over the years, biologists have assumed that these beetles show better quality most likely because of genes, but this is not what happens in reality. Instead of this theory, there is actually a lot of variability between strength and other traits. The scientist Knell suggests that some traits are actually carried on by habitat more than genes. Over a long period of time there are mutations throughout genes. The conditions must be stable in order for the organism to be able to survive. Knell states that more traits and conditions such as food availability, habitat, and environment. Without these conditions, a creature would not be able to stay alive. Knell had figured out in the study that the more well fed that the beetles were, the stronger they were while fighting. The Onthophagus beetle is definitely an interesting species, and should not be underestimated.


Source:
http://www.livescience.com/animals/worlds-strongest-insect-100323.html