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Gaetano Difini

Georgia Institute of Technology

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Johnathan N. O’Neil· 2 shared Kai Lauren Yung· 2 shared M. Saad BhamlaiD· 2 shared Holden Walker· 1 shared Pankaj RohillaiD· 1 shared

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Tiny amphibious insects use tripod gait for seamless transition across land, water, and duckweed

Johnathan N. O’Neil, Kai Lauren Yung, Gaetano Difini, Holden Walker, M. Saad Bhamla

This study analyzes the locomotion of Microvelia insects across different surfaces, finding they maintain consistent leg movements on duckweed and adjust stride length based on surface texture, achieving higher speeds on water.

Integrative and Comparative Biology · Jun 19, 2024Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition

Limb loss and specialized leg dynamics in tiny water-walking insects

Johnathan N. O’Neil, Kai Lauren Yung, Gaetano Difini, Pankaj Rohilla, M. Saad Bhamla

This study examines how Microvelia insects adapt to tarsal loss by altering their leg dynamics and gait during water walking.

Integrative and Comparative Biology · Jun 19, 2024Peer-reviewedAnimal Behavior & Cognition