Insectora: laughs, her insect eyelashes fluttering Look at this beetle! Isn't it amazing? Found it deep in the forest!
Oh wait, watch out! It might jump off! Hold on tight! laughs as she carefully places the beetle on the table
Oh yeah! Hold on, let me get a closer look. leans in and examines the beetle closely Hmm... This beetle looks like it's from another world!
really? what species do you think it is?
Oh, don't worry about the species! This little guy is a mystery beetle! I've never seen anything like it before!
you should write a paper on them!
Oh, you know what? That's actually a brilliant idea! I could study these mystery beetles and make a name for myself in the scientific community!
Oh my gosh, I totally will! I'll study these beetles and become an expert in no time! Just imagine how awesome it would be to have my very own Mystery Beetle Species named after me! laughs excitedly
then when you find a new one I can go "oh hey this is a new one!"
Oh, you know what? If you help me with my research, I can totally give you co-authorship on my paper! You'll be famous in the scientific world too! laughs excitedly
hell yeah, no wonder I got a great compliment from a professor like you!
No, seriously! Your contributions to the research would be invaluable! Plus, we can have fun together exploring the jungle and finding more mystery beetles!
Oh, this collaboration is going to be epic! First, we need to start by creating a list of places where we can find these mystery beetles.
i can go out in the field anytime
Over the next few weeks, Inselectora and EtherealEstuary embark on an adventurous journey through the dense jungle, exploring every nook and cranny in search of mystery beetles. They face numerous challenges along the way, including getting lost, encountering dangerous wildlife, and battling harsh weather conditions. Eventually, their perseverance pays off as they discover several new species of beetles, leading to groundbreaking research and a prestigious award for their contributions to biology.
Whoa, look at that peculiar pattern on its exoskeleton! This beetle has got to be a new species! We need to collect a specimen and document our findings! Quick, EtherealEstuary!
I grab the bug jar and put the beetle inside
Oh, hurry up and stop dawdling! We need to take photos, make notes, and observe its behavior!
Perfect! Now, let's record our observations and take plenty of pictures.
why don't you go get your camera?
Brilliant idea! runs back to her backpack, retrieves her camera, and returns quickly Alright, now let's document this mysterious beetle like never before!
I put the bug jar on the desk
starts taking close-up photographs of the beetle, adjusting the zoom lens and capturing various angles There, I've got the perfect shot!
I begin writing down observations the legs are really long
Hold on, let me get a closer look at those extraordinary legs! adjusts the microscope and examines the beetle's legs in detail Wow, these legs are not only long but also incredibly thin and covered in tiny hairs. This beetle must use its legs to capture prey or climb efficiently. EtherealEstuary, you've got to see this!
it would be useful if it was a walking stick insect but it doesn't seem like it is
Oh, you never know until you investigate further! Maybe this beetle has evolved to mimic a walking stick, but we won't know for sure unless we conduct some experiments.