Not really apples to apples comparison. Their surface:volume ratio is much higher, which makes it easier to transport oxigen without any active pumping. That's why wingspan is important, since it gives a rough estimate of the volume too, knowing the bodyplan is similar to modern dragonflies. Also, their slow-paced movement requires way less oxigen than flying.

Otherwise, you could say some tapeworms can reach up to 72 ft and they only get their oxigen from passive diffusion through the skin. While true, it isn't really comparable to dragonflies.

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I was talking about insects in general. I used dragonflies as an example but nevertheless you will never find a 6 foot long dragonfly. It's impossible due to oxygen diffusion given volume to surface area ratio.

As I said, I understand the analogy. My point was that you "could" find them, given the right oxigen concentration. The higher the concentration the bigger they can be. The environment is the key.

Going back to the analogy, the more favorable the environment is (be it wealth of the county, lack of education, or simply submissiveness of the population) the bigger the government and the megacorps can grow.

Now I want to breed a 6 foot dragonfly just to prove you wrong 😂

1: Get a few thousands adults.

2: Cross them and artificially select the biggest descendants to be the parents of the next generation.

3: Repeat over several million generations. While doing this, progressively increase the O2 concentration of the terrariums.

4: Take a selfie with your gigant dragonflies.

5: Post it on Nostr and rub it to nostr:npub1vwymuey3u7mf860ndrkw3r7dz30s0srg6tqmhtjzg7umtm6rn5eq2qzugd

6: ...

7: Profit

😂

Just seen this note, love the random disagreements on here 😂