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Adhesion of both types of pad was significantly influenced by pulling force, even when corrected for projected contact area (n = 10 for each level, see text for details). The two upper dotted horizontal lines in each plot show the adhesive force needed to support the body weight, for three or six pads in contact, assuming that each pad generates the same adhesive force.
