The studies also helped reveal why the hawkswing is one of the world's fastest insects. Other researchers are studying dragonflies, hoping to learn how these fast flyers are able to change direction so quickly. They too are building wind-tunnel models, in the hopes of learning secrets that will help them build more maneuverable fighter jets. Not likely, say the scientists. For the time being, insects remain champion flyers that even the most clever human engineer hasn't figured out how to imitate.
Insects have some of the most complex body design in nature.
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