However, researchers studying the fruit fly at the University of Würzburg in Germany have recently found that fruit flies have long used a remarkably similar method for taking in the right amount of oxygen and releasing carbon dioxide, while not losing too much water vapor.
Ent Saksamaa Würzburgi ülikooli teadlased, kes uurivad äädikakärbseid, avastasid hiljaaegu, et need putukad on hämmastavalt sarnast meetodit kasutanud juba kaua. Äädikakärbsed hingavad sisse just õiges koguses hapnikku ning hingavad välja süsihappegaasi, kaotamata seejuures liigselt veeauru.