Pinnate Diatoms Produce Adhesive Hair

Function

A group of pinnate diatoms produces adhesive hair from the longitudinal groove of their shell, which attaches tightly to the surface of an external object. The diatoms move by slowly sliding along that hair.

Functional Classification

Defense/Stability:
AbsorptionAdhesion

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Proposals of Applied Technology

The adhesive hair produced by pinnate diatoms can be used for the development of new adhesives and fibers. The ingredient proteoglycan found in the diatoms’ hairs can be used in cosmetic product development.

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