Geckos, which are found in warm regions of the world, are extremely capable of climbing up steep, smooth surfaces. To do so, they employ an adhesive system; a key evolutionary innovation that facilitates climbing vertically, and even in inverted positions. On the underside of their toes are "setae," millions of very fine hair-like structures, which provide increased surface area and close contact between the foot and the surface on which it rests. This ...Sunday 19 October 2014
Evolutionary Traits of Geckos Explored in Study
Geckos, which are found in warm regions of the world, are extremely capable of climbing up steep, smooth surfaces. To do so, they employ an adhesive system; a key evolutionary innovation that facilitates climbing vertically, and even in inverted positions. On the underside of their toes are "setae," millions of very fine hair-like structures, which provide increased surface area and close contact between the foot and the surface on which it rests. This ...
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