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Figure 1


Fig. 1. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) image of the spatula-like terminal contact element of the beetle Gastrophysa viridula while in contact with a rough substrate. The thin, band-like fine structure of the spatula spreads over the surface. This preparation was dried prior to SEM imaging.