Scientists from France and Scotland recorded the aquatic animal "singing" at up to 99.2 decibels, the equivalent of listening to a loud orchestra play while sitting in the front row.
The insect makes the sound by rubbing its penis against its abdomen in a process known as "stridulation". Researchers say the song is a courtship display performed to attract a mate.
Micronecta scholtzi are freshwater insects measuring just 2mm that are common across Europe. On average, the songs of M. scholtzi reached 78.9 decibels, comparable to a passing freight train.
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3 comments:
And now there is certainly a small, but dedicated group of individuals wishing they could make their penis sing.
I imagine the folks who perform "The Puppetry of the Penis" would be interested in learning that trick!
Lends new light on the phrase 'playing the pink oboe'...but seriously, you want to keep the noise down when you're stridulating. It's a personal thing, okay?
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