Whip spiders (Amblypygi) become water-repellent by a colloidal secretion that self-assembles into hierarchical microstructures

RT @crevicedwelling: at this magnification you can appreciate the texture and hairs on amblypygi exoskeletons. some of that granulation is…

at this magnification you can appreciate the texture and hairs on amblypygi exoskeletons. some of that granulation is a waterproofing secretion! produced after molting, it hardens into a crust that makes water roll right off the animal. https://t.co/NA04WM

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this 🦂🦀🕷 SECRETion reminds me of th honeydew (cornical wax) secreted by th s3x / defensive hormone fluid inside th abdominal rEARing of sap su cklers / clearers 💃🏾🃏🕺🏾 💥🌽🍻 ((👄🐚👄)) https://t.co/OvmxLb9OaQ