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Table of contents includes: Nature's techno tricks -- Chemical defence weapons -- Light and the magic of iridescence -- Bioluminescence or living light -- Water wings : a fog drinking beetle -- Drinking salt water -- Swimming with vortices -- Acrobats of the animal world -- Walking on water -- Nature's special eyes -- Electro-reception : the great white shark -- Masters of illusion -- Nature thought of it first Summary: Scientists working in the new area of biomimetics study the designs and processes found in nature and use these to manufacture new products or invent new technologies. This book examines many animal adaptations that have inspired scientists, engineers and designers