Insect Tibias are Best Suited for Jumping and Other Emergency Behaviors (IMAGE)

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Insect Tibias are Best Suited for Jumping and Other Emergency Behaviors

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SEM images showing cross sections of the locust hind-leg (a), locust mid-leg (b), American Cockroach hind-leg (c) and Death's Head Cockroach hind-leg (d). All scale bars measure 200 μm.

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Eoin Parle

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