Body sheds dirt particles: stonefly larvae

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The body and eyes of stonefly larvae are protected from sediment particles by a coating of dense hairs and bristles.

Biomimicry Taxonomy

	Maintain physical integrity >
	Protect from abiotic factors >
	Dirt/solids

Biomimetic Application Ideas

Keeping dirt particles from clinging to machinery, digging equipment.

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"In burrowing insect species, a dense cover of bristles and hairs helps to keep the sediment particles away from the body and in the stonefly Capnopsis schiller even the eyes are covered (Fig. 5.6)." (Giller and Malmqvist 1998:115)

About the inspiring organism

Capniidae
Capniidae

Organism/taxonomy data provided by:
Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2008 Annual Checklist

Bioinspired products and application ideas

Application Ideas: Keeping dirt particles from clinging to machinery, digging equipment.

Industrial Sector(s) interested in this strategy: Construction, manufacturing

References

Giller, P. S.; Malmqvist, B. 1998. The Biology of Streams and Rivers. Oxford University Press, USA.

Body sheds dirt particles: stonefly larvae

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