Showing posts with label 42. How does a limpet grip its rock?. Show all posts
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Sunday, May 3, 2015

42. How does a limpet grip its rock?


The limpet clamps its muscular foot on to a seaside rock, and grips by suction. Even the pounding waves cannot dislodge it. Its hold is so tight it can be prised away only if an enemy attacks without warning.