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Titre :	Gecko Adhesion as a Model System for Integrative Biology, Interdisciplinary Science, and Bioinspired Engineering (2014)
Auteurs :	Kellar Autumn, Auteur ; Peter H. Niewiarowski, Auteur ; Jonathan B. Puthoff, Auteur ; D. J. Futuyma, Auteur
Type de document :	Article
Dans :	Annual Review of Ecology, Evolution, and Systematics (45 2014)
Article en page(s) :	445-470
Langues:	Anglais
Résumé :	Geckos possess a superlative climbing adaptation in the form of hierarchical arrays of adhesive nanostructures on the underside of their toes. These structures permit rapid, robust, and reliable adhesion to nearly any substrate during full-speed locomotion. We review the fundamental principles and properties of this system, describe its ecological and evolutionary aspects, and offer our assessment of the field alongside suggestions for future research in this direction.

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