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. 2013 Dec 11;8(12):e81943. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081943

Figure 4. Use of attachment organs in unrestrained stick insects (Carausius morosus) (A) standing upright and (B) hanging upside down on a smooth petridish.

Figure 4

Insects were filmed from the side and the contact area of individual pads was recorded using reflected-light microscopy (see insets). Note that euplantulae were never in surface contact when insects were hanging upside down. Scale bars are 200 Inline graphic for insets and 1 mm for side views.