It is found that many biological organisms exhibit superior adhesion characteristics in wet environments. It has been observed that the foot pads of tree frogs and katydids are consist of a number of closely arranged ...
In general, female fitness is greatly increased in gift-giving insects. In katydids, this nuptial gift consists of a gelatinous mass produced by accessory glands: the spermato- phylax, which is attached to the ampull...
Many insect families have evolved to produce and detect complex singing patterns for the purposes of mating, display of dominance, predator escape, and other needs. While the mechanisms of sound production by insects ...
The art of carving oxbone crafts goes back 300 years. The crafts vary in style and are most commonly found in Yixian County, Hebei Province. These crafts are made from the hipbone and legbone of the ox. The exquisite ...