Upon the dump and uneven ground
A dextrous beetle chemist is found
In a tough armour, dark and shining
Unnoticed by an adversary creeping.
The creature hides in its minute frame
The park that turns to a sudden flame
Two clear chambers work as safety hold
It’s an outright amazing story to be told.
When danger lingers, two valves align
Inborn enzymes accelerate its design
Firing scalding-hot sprays just boiling
Which is toxic, noxious and irritating.
At boiling point, this reagent churns
Capable of causing ahigh degree burn
Yet beetle is safe within its chitin shield
By rhythmic pulses, the heat is healed.
Truly, a master of the chemical flame
With an agile, accurate and steady aim
It fires like an armoured tank miniature
Naturally, it’s called beetle bombardier.
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