The climbing plant Galium aparine (IMAGE)
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SEM Image of Galium aparine's leaves. This climbing plant, commonly known as “catchweed”, has evolved a particular mechanism for parasitic anchoring that allows it to climb over other plants via micro-hooks on its leaves. These hooks allow it to anchor onto the surfaces of other plants as it grows, exploiting them for physical support.
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IIT-Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia
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