Functional Surfaces in Biology Little Structures with Big Effects Volume 1
This book is devoted to the rapidly growing area of science dealing with structure and properties of biological surfaces in their relation to particular function(s). This volume, written by a team of specialists from different disciplines, covers various surface functions such as protection, defense...
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Format: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2009, 2009
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Edition: | 1st ed. 2009 |
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Collection: | Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- Introduction: Surface Properties and their Functions in Biological Systems
- Protection and Defence
- Biological Properties of Fruit and Seed Slime Envelope: How to Live, Fly, and Not Die
- Easily Damaged Integument of Some Sawflies (Hymenoptera) is Part of a Defence Strategy Against Predators
- Anti–wetting
- Water Repellence in Gecko Skin: How Do Geckos Keep Clean?
- Anti-Wetting Surfaces in Heteroptera (Insecta): Hairy Solutions to Any Problem
- Water Repellent Properties of Spiders: Topographical Variations and Functional Correlates
- Dry in the Water: The Superhydrophobic Water Fern Salvinia – a Model for Biomimetic Surfaces
- Brochosomal Coatings of the Integument of Leafhoppers (Hemiptera, Cicadellidae)
- Transport
- Pull, Push and Evaporate: The Role of Surfaces in Plant Water Transport
- Aerodynamics
- Molding and Carving Cell Surfaces: The Joke of a Fold and the Origin and Evolution of Feathers
- Acoustics
- Surface Structure of Sound Emission Organs in Urania Moths
- SensorySystems
- Functional Coupling of Cercal Filiform Hairs and Campaniform Sensilla in Crickets
- Optics
- Advanced Photonic Systems on the Wing-Scales of Lepidoptera
- Sub-micron Structures Causing Reflection and Antireflection in Animals
- Surface Colors of Insects: Wings and Eyes
- Butterfly Photonics: Form and Function