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The researchers also discovered that
the tendons controlling the claws are re-
sponsible not only for retracting them, but
also for moving the feet pads. This system
is a perfect combination of mechanical
and hydraulic systems. By imitating these
systems, manufacturers are working on
the production of miniaturized robots to
be used in medicine.
Antennae
Insects' antennae,
which also impart a
pleasing aesthetic ap-
pearance. makes these
invertebrates creatures
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Insects use chemicals for to
communicate and analyze
them with their antennae.
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