Caterpillar Micelle (IMAGE) Johannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz Caption Transmission electron microscope image of a caterpillar micelle: Nanoparticles formed by self-assembly of terpolymers (A–B–C or A–D–C) are mixed so that they form a completely new superstructure resembling a caterpillar larva. Credit photo/©: Müller Research Group Usage Restrictions only to be used in connection with the press release License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.