Fly foot. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the tip of a leg of a March fly (family Bibionidae). A fly uses claws (one seen here) to help it grip rough surfaces. On smooth surfaces,the hairy pads (pulvilli,below claw) help the fly to grip the surface by secreting an adhesive | |
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