Multifunctional Adhesives on the Eggs of the Leaf Insect Phyllium philippinicum (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae): Solvent Influence and Biomimetic Implications
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics5040066
Abstract: Leaf insects (Phylliidae) are well-camouflaged terrestrial herbivores. They imitate leaves of plants almost perfectly and even their eggs resemble seeds—visually and regarding to dispersal mechanisms. The eggs of the leaf insect Phyllium philippinicum utilize an… read more here.
Keywords: insect phyllium; leaf insect; eggs leaf; phyllium philippinicum ... See more keywords
Convergent Evolution of Adhesive Properties in Leaf Insect Eggs and Plant Seeds: Cross-Kingdom Bioinspiration
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7040173
Abstract: Plants and animals are often used as a source for inspiration in biomimetic engineering. However, stronger engagement of biologists is often required in the field of biomimetics. The actual strength of using biological systems as… read more here.
Keywords: evolution adhesive; insect eggs; leaf insect; adhesive systems ... See more keywords