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American entomologist William Romoser, an employee of Ohio University sure that on photographs of the surface of the Red planet taken by the rover Curiosity, quite clearly visible traces of strange creatures that very similar to terrestrial arthropods. Researchers believe that the usual pareidolic illusion that aroused Researchers have such a violent reaction to the pictures.
Romozer seriously believes that there are some forms on Mars lives that are similar to our earthly arthropods. Anatomical their features are similar to earthly creatures, there are also wings, carapace and antennae. After carefully examining the photographs, the entomologist discovered on them are structures that stand out against the background of the Martian surface. Moreover, according to Romozer, they were in such poses that mostly characteristic of insects.
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Inspired by his find, the scientist began to find on others photographs of Mars are something similar, however, already less similar to insects. Nevertheless, the researcher is sure that his discovery will lie in the basis of life search work on Mars.
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As the author of Science Alert notes, the scientist is faced with the usual para-idolic illusion, when the brain “sees” the familiar shape in random details, such as the faces of people or the appearance of animals. Most a famous example of pareidolia is the “Martian sphinx”, which was formed due to the play of light, shadow and not enough high-quality photograph. Professor of Entomology for his 45-year-old experience so often saw insects that out of habit discovers familiar traits in any random items.
Earlier in one of the photos taken by the rover Opportunity, ufologists found in the area of the impact crater Endeavor on the Meridian Plateau an obscure insectoid creature.
Andrey Vetrov
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