Why frog clinging on slippery surfaces?

The mystery of the frog's ability to adhere to the wet surface has been decoded.

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The research team in Germany and the UK learned how frogs can attach to slippery surfaces without slipping. While their wet feet make this ability even more difficult.

The process of observing a tree frog has shown pads in frog toes that include tiny tumors that attach directly to the surface to create friction. This direct contact occurs even when the frog's foot is covered with slimy water. The results could help scientists find slippery devices.

Dr. Jon Barnes, research author at Glasgow University, said: " Motorbikes are much bigger than frogs, but at the micro level, you need to wonder if they are still effective. "It's 100 times bigger. You can do it, but there's no guarantee of success. I believe there are more useful devices, especially smaller ones ."

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