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Author:   Stanislav S. N. Gorb
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   2001 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.721kg
ISBN:  

9780792371533

ISBN 10:   0792371534
Pages:   305
Publication Date:   31 August 2001
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Friction and adhesion: fundamentals.- Insect cuticle: structure and properties of the material.- Cuticular protuberances of insects.- Principles of cuticular attachment in Arthropoda.- Frictional systems.- Dragonfly and damselfly head-arresting system.- Intersegmental frictional devices.- Wing-locking devices.- Attachment pads.- Secretions in frictional systems.- Protuberances and their fields.- Sensory equipment.- The evolution of frictional systems.- Ecological implications.- Nature’s design as a basis for biomimetics.

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From the reviews: 'This is an excellent introduction to biological attachment and will be of interest to biologist, especially entomologist, materials scientist and engineers.' Entomofauna Zeitschrift Fur Entomologie, 23, 2:13-28 This recently published 'big review' in book form is a logical step. ! The result is a concise book which is well written and based on the personal experiences of the author. Simplicity is a big advantage as there are too many examples ! . It is of interest not only for biologists (including molecular biologists), zoologists, entomologists and ecologists, but also for specialists from material science and engineers. ! I recommend this book to all students and scientists ! . (F. Weyda, European Journal of Entomology, Vol. 102, 2005)

From the reviews: <p>This is an excellent introduction to biological attachment and will be of interest to biologist, especially entomologist, materials scientist and engineers.'<br>Entomofauna Zeitschrift FA1/4r Entomologie, 23, 2: 13-28 <p> This recently published a ~big reviewa (TM) in book form is a logical step. a ] The result is a concise book which is well written and based on the personal experiences of the author. Simplicity is a big advantage as there are too many examples a ] . It is of interest not only for biologists (including molecular biologists), zoologists, entomologists and ecologists, but also for specialists from material science and engineers. a ] I recommend this book to all students and scientists a ] . (F. Weyda, European Journal of Entomology, Vol. 102, 2005)

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