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Mexican Jumping Bean - In motion - Alamos - Sonora - Mexico - A type of seed in which the egg of a small moth has been laid - the moth's larva makes them jump - beans are from a shrub of the genus Sebastiania (S. palmeri or S)
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Mexican Jumping Bean - In motion - Alamos - Sonora - Mexico - A type of seed in which the egg of a small moth has been laid - the moth's larva makes them jump - beans are from a shrub of the genus Sebastiania (S. palmeri or S)
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Mexican Jumping Bean - In motion
Alamos - Sonora - Mexico
A type of seed in which the egg of a small moth has been laid - the moth's larva makes them jump - beans are from a shrub of the genus Sebastiania (S. palmeri or S. pavoniana) - The moth is a member of the genus Cydia called a jumping bean moth
John Cancalosi
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Bean Beans Central America Central American Eggs Jumping Lepidoptera Mexico Moth Moths Parasite Parasites Seed Seeds
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Jumping Beans: Nature's Little Athletes Take Center Stage in Mexico!". In this print by John Cancalosi, we are transported to the vibrant landscapes of Alamos, Sonora in Mexico. Behold the mesmerizing spectacle of CAN-3650 - Mexican Jumping Bean! These peculiar seeds hold a secret hidden within their tiny shells – the eggs of a mischievous moth. As if straight out of an action movie, these beans come alive with motion as the larvae inside make them jump! It's like witnessing a miniature Olympic event right before your eyes. Talk about nature's own version of extreme sports! The shrubs from which these beans originate belong to the genus Sebastiania - either S. palmeri or S. pavoniana - adding to their exotic allure. Meanwhile, our little athletes owe their jumping abilities to none other than Cydia, a genus of moths known for its acrobatic skills. It's fascinating how such seemingly ordinary objects can harbor such extraordinary behavior and surprise us with every leap they take. This unique interaction between plant and parasite showcases Mother Nature's ingenuity at its finest. So next time you stumble upon one of these lively legumes, remember that there is more than meets the eye! Let yourself be enchanted by the whimsical world where beans become bouncy balls and moths turn into maestros of movement. Embrace the joyous dance orchestrated by nature itself – it’s truly bean-tastic!
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