Properties of temporary adhesion systems of marine and freshwater organisms
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DOI: 10.1242/jeb.182717
Abstract: ABSTRACT Underwater adhesive secretions are a promising source of inspiration for biomedical and industrial applications. Although marine permanent adhesives have been extensively investigated, reversible adhesion, e.g. as used for locomotion and feeding, is still poorly… read more here.
Keywords: adhesive organs; adhesive systems; temporary adhesive; duo gland ... See more keywords
The Involvement of Cell-Type-Specific Glycans in Hydra Temporary Adhesion Revealed by a Lectin Screen
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DOI: 10.3390/biomimetics7040166
Abstract: Hydra is a freshwater solitary polyp, capable of temporary adhesion to underwater surfaces. The reversible attachment is based on an adhesive material that is secreted from its basal disc cells and left behind on the… read more here.
Keywords: involvement cell; temporary adhesion; hydra; cell type ... See more keywords
Sticking Together an Updated Model for Temporary Adhesion
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DOI: 10.3390/md20060359
Abstract: Non-parasitic flatworms are known to temporarily attach to the substrate by secreting a multicomponent bioadhesive to counteract water movements. However, to date, only species of two higher-level flatworm taxa (Macrostomorpha and Proseriata) have been investigated… read more here.
Keywords: adhesion; temporary adhesion; sticking together; updated model ... See more keywords