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SUBMITTER: Phadnis A
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6921647 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Dec
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
ACS omega 20191203 25
During storms in the southwestern United States, several rattlesnake species have been observed drinking rain droplets collected on their dorsal scales. This process often includes coiling and flattening of the snake's body, presumably to enhance water collection. Here, we explored this rain-harvesting behavior of the Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake (<i>Crotalus atrox</i>) from the perspective of surface science. Specifically, we compared surface wettability and texture, as well as droplet im ...[more]