Drosophila Glue: A Promising Model for Bioadhesion

The glue produced by Drosophila larvae to attach themselves to a substrate for several days and resist predation until the end of metamorphosis represents an attractive model to develop new adhesives for dry environments. The adhesive properties of this interesting material have been investigated re...

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Main Authors: Manon Monier, Virginie Courtier-Orgogozo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/13/8/734