Gecko foot C014 / 0258
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Framed Print of Gecko foot C014 / 0258
Gecko foot. Close-up of the foot of a New Caledonian crested gecko (Rhacodactylus ciliatus), showing the adhesive lamellae (ridges). Gecko feet use very small subdivided filaments on the lamellae to bond with surfaces at the molecular level using Van Der Waals forces. Every square millimetre of a geckos footpad contains about 14, 000 hair-like setae, each of which is tipped with between 100 and 1000 spatulae. Their structure has inspired scientists such as Dr. Autumn Kellar to adapt the structure for robotic designs. Gecko feet have the property of being self cleaning and very adhesive, without leaving any residue. The grip is so strong that geckos have to disengage their feet by curling their toes backwards, much like tape being peeled off. Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations. © PASCAL GOETGHELUCK/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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Media ID 9219003
Adhesive Application Applications Bioengineering Biotech Biotechnological Biotechnology Foot Grip Lamella Lamellae Lizard Material Materials Science Melanesia Melanesian Oceania Pads Reptile Reptilian Sticky Strong Toes Underside Van Der Waals
Modern 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 16.3cm (9.6" x 6.4")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
