Adhesive and mechanical properties of the glue produced by 25 Drosophila species
M. Monier, J.-N. Lorenzi, S. Narasimha, F. Borne, V. Contremoulins, L. Mevel, R. Petit, Y. El Hachem, F. Graner, V. Courtier-Orgogozo
This study measures adhesive and mechanical properties of Drosophila glue across 25 species, finding variation linked to ecological factors and identifying D. hydei as a promising model for bioadhesives.
bioRxiv · May 8, 2024Biophysics