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Are The Feet of Gecko Lizards Adapted to Different Surface Textures?

$279
Raised of $8,260 Goal
4%
Ended on 4/30/16
Campaign Ended
  • $279
    pledged
  • 4%
    funded
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    on 4/30/16

Measuring Toe Pad Performance

While in the field, we will also need to measure how sticky each species of gecko is. The measurement we record is the "Angle of Toe Detachment" which is a measurement of the relevant maximum ratio of friction and adhesion (negative normal force) a gecko can generate. To record this measurement, we use a specially designed piece of field equipment that I hand built and programed.



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