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Cretaceous stick insects had enlarged defensive hind legs

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Two species of stick insect from the Early Cretaceous Jehol Biota of China had enlarged hind femora that are significantly larger than those of other known members of their family, indicating that the modified legs served an active defensive function.
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Scienmag: Latest Science and Health News broke the news on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
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