Three dimensional reconstruction of energy stores for jumping in planthoppers and froghoppers from confocal laser scanning microscopy
Jumping in planthopper and froghopper insects is propelled by a catapult-like mechanism requiring mechanical storage of energy and its quick release to accelerate the hind legs rapidly. To understand the functional biomechanics involved in these challenging movements, the internal skeleton, tendons...
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eLife Sciences Publications Ltd
2017-06-01
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| Series: | eLife |
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| Online Access: | https://elifesciences.org/articles/23824 |