Gecko foot hairs. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of hairs,or setae,from a gecko's (family Gekkonidae) foot. These hairs enable the gecko to cling to smooth surfaces by taking advantage of weak intermolecular forces,known as Van der Waals forces. Magnification: x1500 when printed 10 centimetres wide | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Gschmeissner, Steve |
Taille de l’image : | 4000 px × 3000 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
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