Load-bearing ability of the mosquito tarsus on water surfaces arising from its flexibility
Mosquitoes possess a remarkable ability to stand effortlessly and walk freely on water surfaces because their six legs provide a large force to support the body weight. This study is focused on the role of the tarsus (the distal segment of the mosquito leg) because it was observed that...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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AIP Publishing LLC
2015-03-01
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| Series: | AIP Advances |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1063/1.4908027 |