Study Shows How Snakes Slither
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 - 15:28
in Biology & Nature
Snakes can slither across flat surfaces without legs, but not entirely without help. That's because snake scales act as friction hooks which catch in rough points on surfaces, a new study shows.
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