Multifunctional Adhesives on the Eggs of the Leaf Insect <i>Phyllium philippinicum</i> (Phasmatodea: Phylliidae): Solvent Influence and Biomimetic Implications
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 <i>Phyllium philippinicum</i> utilize an adhesive system wi...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-11-01
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| Series: | Biomimetics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/5/4/66 |