Colossal triple-bladed claw latches swift louse flies to feathers.
| Autor: | Knight, Kathryn |
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| Zdroj: | Journal of Experimental Biology; Jul2018, Vol. 221 Issue 13, p1-1, 1p |
| Abstrakt: | The article offers information on a study by Dennis Petersen and colleagues on clinging of louse fly to swift with colossal triple-bladed claw. Topics discussed include using a combination of a grappling hook and sticky attachment pads; observing insect's feet using a scanning electron microscope; and louse flies' ability to latch onto feathers. |
| Databáze: | Complementary Index |
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