Copying the small structures of Salvinia leaves

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CHANGCHUN, CHINA, Sep 16, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Several plants and animals have evolved surfaces with long-term (i.e., days to months) air-retainability to prevent wetting and submersion. One example is Salvinia, a plant floating on water. The secret "how do they maintain an air-mattress" has been unraveled by researchers.

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