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(Q25323721)

English

arthropod adhesion

set of adaptations in various taxa used to adhere to diverse surfaces using intermolecular forces mediated by fine hairs and fluids

  • insect adhesion
  • gecko adhesion
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Statements

instance of
adaptation
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facet of
ultrastructure
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Musca pulvilli micrograph.jpg
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electron micrograph of housefly pulvilli, the finely hairy pads on their feet that enable them to stick to walls and ceilings (English)
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model item
pulvillus
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Identifiers

Freebase ID
/m/0131_2vz
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