Entomologists called an unknown creature a troll Photos from open sources
A miracle of nature with some panicle sticking behind caught on eyes of scientists from Harvard (University of Harvard) who examined the forests of Suriname, still untouched by civilization, just in looking for something unusual. And lucky. Found it.
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The creature’s tail is behind, the dots visible on the creature’s right, it’s eyes Photo: University of Harvard
The creature – tiny – about 7 millimeters tall. Color – golden in red speck. Tail whisk – silver threads. There are six legs. Good jumping.
Scientists could not identify the creature. Decided that it unknown species of arthropod. But the insect is not presented an adult, and the so-called nymph – a kind of larva, which is not capable of reproduction.
They called the creature a Troll, deciding what it looks like (some details) on a toy called Troll Doll, popular in the 1990s years. The difference between the two, however, is fundamental: the trolls have bundles hair on the head, and in golden speckled nymphs with a completely different side.
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Scientists believe that the creature they discovered is similar to such here are the toys Expedition Leader Dr. Trond Larsen (Dr Trond Larsen) explained why the creature has a tail. He distracts predators and allows you to slow down in a jump if you need to jump from a large heights.