Why don't insects die after falling from a great height? - Extra Education

Why don't insects die after falling from a great height?

If we compare the weight of an ant and a human, the difference is several thousand times.

As an example, the free-fall speed of a human is about 50 m/s. And the fall speed of an insect is around 1 m/s.

The lower the fall speed, the less damage will be caused. Also, many insects have wings.

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Last Updated : Nov 16, 2021