UC#1 has an influx of twine. Apparently this happens every spring. The twine appears to be sentient, and WLBOTT is attempting to establish diplomatic relations.
Is this where Ramen comes from?
Ramen Under the Microscope
Twine Antennea
We may also have an antenna sighting.
Semi-Sequitur: Antennea
Some claim insects evolved from prehistoric crustaceans, and they have secondary antennae like crustaceans, but not primary antennae. Antennae are the primary olfactory sensors of insects and are accordingly well-equipped with a wide variety of sensilla (singular: sensillum). Paired, mobile, and segmented, they are located between the eyes on the forehead. Embryologically, they represent the appendages of the second head segment.
All insects have antennae, however they may be greatly reduced in the larval forms. Amongst the non-insect classes of the Hexapoda, both Collembola and Diplura have antenna, but Protura do not.
Wikipedia / photo: Longhorn Beetle / By Siga – Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=11092055
Electron microscope image
of a wasp’s antenna
Butterfly antenna
By Pavel Kejzlar – Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0
Tiny Antennea
The crab Cancer pagurus, showing its reduced antennae
By Luis Miguel Bugallo Sánchez (Lmbuga Commons)
The large flattened plates in front of the eyes of a slipper lobster are the modified second antennae.
Großer Bärenkrebs (scyllarides latus) By Peterkoelbl – Own work, CC BY-SA 2.5
Antennae as Fashion
WLBOTT introduces a line of Antennae Accessories
The Busy Professional
High School Graduation and Yearbook Pix
Dating Profiles!
Modeling
Appropriate Attire for various Religious and Cultural Observances
Antennae are getting the Royal Buzz!
