Functional Surfaces in Biology (eBook)

Abstract 5
Editor 6
Acknowledgments 7
Contents 9
Contributors 14
Introduction: Surface Properties and their Functions in Biological Systems 17
1 Biological Properties of Fruit and Seed Slime Envelope: How to Live, Fly, and Not Die 23
2 Easily Damaged Integument of Some Sawflies ( Hymenoptera) is Part of a Defence Strategy Against Predators 43
3 Water Repellence in Gecko Skin: How Do Geckos Keep Clean? 57
4 Anti-Wetting Surfaces in Heteroptera ( Insecta): Hairy Solutions to Any Problem 64
5 Water Repellent Properties of Spiders: Topographical Variations and Functional Correlates 86
6 Dry in theWater: The Superhydrophobic Water Fern Salvinia – a Model for Biomimetic Surfaces 105
7 Brochosomal Coatings of the Integument of Leafhoppers ( Hemiptera, Cicadellidae) 120
8 Pull, Push and Evaporate: The Role of Surfaces in PlantWater Transport 146
9 Molding and Carving Cell Surfaces: The Joke of a Fold and the Origin and Evolution of Feathers 166
10 Surface Structure of Sound Emission Organs in Urania Moths 191
11 Functional Coupling of Cercal Filiform Hairs and Campaniform Sensilla in Crickets 203
12 Advanced Photonic Systems on theWing- Scales of Lepidoptera 235
13 Sub-micron Structures Causing Reflection and Antireflection in Animals 257
14 Surface Colors of Insects: Wings and Eyes 283
15 Butterfly Photonics: Form and Function 305
Color Plates 335
Index 368