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Fig. 6

From: On latches in biological systems: a comparative morphological and functional study of the retinaculum and the dens lock in Collembola

Fig. 6

µCT-based morphological reconstruction of the abdominal segments, jumping apparatus, cuticle and retinacular musculature in Podura aquatica Linnaeus, 1758 [26]. A Cut-away longitudinal view—flexed furca, B External lateral view of the base of the furca and manubrial muscles—flexed furca; C Cut-away longitudinal view—extended furca; D External lateral view of the base of the furca and manubrial muscles—extended furca. D: dens; DL: dens lock; Mu: Mucro

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Frontiers in Zoology

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