Surface structure, model and mechanism of an insect integument adapted to be damaged easily
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Several sawfly larvae of the Tenthredinidae (Hymenoptera) are called easy bleeders because their whole body integument, except the head capsule, disrupts very easily at a given spot, under a slight mechanical stress at this spot. The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2004-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Nanobiotechnology |
Online Access: | http://www.jnanobiotechnology.com/content/2/1/10 |