The origin of microscopic spheres on the exoskeleton of the woodlouse Porcellionides pruinosus (Crustacea: Isopoda) and their effect on its hydrophobicity
The dorsal surface of the woodlouse Porcellionides pruinosus is covered with minute spheres, providing its characteristic powdered appearance. Little has been known about their composition and formation. A previously suggested function of these structures was to increase the hydrophobicity of the cu...
| Veröffentlicht in: | Ventricular Restraint Improves Outcomes in HF Patients with CRT. - 2011. - Amsterdam [u.a.] |
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| Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk: | Ventricular Restraint Improves Outcomes in HF Patients with CRT |
| Schlagworte: | SEM Epicuticle TEM Ecdysis Oniscidea |
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