The slime envelope is strongly involved in the proper functioning of the diaspore at different regulatory levels. It plays an essential role in dispersal, and creates conditions suitable for germination (either stimulation or inhibition...

This book is devoted to the rapidly growing area of science dealing with structure and properties of biological surfaces in their relation to particular function(s). This volume, written by a team of specialists from different...

Das Buch "Functional surface structures on the eggs of stick and leaf insects (Insecta: Phasmatodea)" von Stanislav N. Gorb untersucht die speziellen Oberflächenstrukturen der Eier von Gespenstschrecken und Wandelnden Blättern. In dieser...