Glue sticks underwater: giant water bug

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Females of giant water bug species glue eggs to their mates' backs via bodily secretions that act as a type of waterproof glue.

Biomimicry Taxonomy

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Adhesives (medical, food, marine, building (exterior), plumbing) that cure underwater.

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"Using bodily secretions, the female [giant water bug] glues the eggs to her mate's back." (Crump 2005:52)

About the inspiring organism

Abedus indentatus
Abedus indentatus (Haldeman, 1854)

Some organism data provided by: ITIS: The Integrated Taxonomic Information System
Organism/taxonomy data provided by:
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2008 Annual Checklist

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Application Ideas: Adhesives (medical, food, marine, building (exterior), plumbing) that cure underwater.

Industrial Sector(s) interested in this strategy: Adhesives

References

Crump, M. 2005. Headless Males Make Great Lovers & Other Unusual Natural Histories. Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press. 199 p.

Glue sticks underwater: giant water bug

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