Functional Surfaces in Biology: Little Structures with Big Effects Volume 1, Volume 1

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Stanislav N. Gorb
Springer Science & Business Media, Oct 13, 2009 - Science - 384 pages

This illustrated book is devoted to the growing area of science dealing with structure and properties of biological surfaces in their relation to particular function(s). Written by specialists from different disciplines, it covers various surface functions.

 

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Contents
3
Contributors
31
Antiwetting
47
of Life Sciences University of Sussex Falmer Brighton
110
Brochosomal Coatings of the Integument of Leafhoppers
113
Transport
141
Tom Weir Tom Weir ANIC CSIRO Entomology Canberra Australia
156
Aerodynamics
163
Sensory Systems
203
Optics
237
Submicron Structures Causing Reflection and Antireflection
259
Wings and Eyes
285
Form and Function
307
Color Plates
337
Index
371
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Surface Structure of Sound Emission Organs in Urania Moths
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