Gekkoer
| Gekko | |
|---|---|
Tokaygekko Gekko gecko | |
| Videnskabelig klassifikation | |
| Rige | Animalia (Dyr) |
| Række | Chordata (Chordater) |
| Klasse | Sauropsida (Krybdyr) |
| Orden | Squamata (Slanger og øgler) |
| Underorden | Lacertilia (Øgler) |
| Infraorden | Gekkota (Gekkoer) |
| Hjælp til læsning af taksobokse | |

En gekko er en 5-30 cm lang øgle med en fænomenal evne til at sidde fast på alting. Gekkoen lever i alle varme dele af verden og er et natdyr. Gekkoen sidder fast på ting ved at gribe fat på molekylært niveau med nogle "hår" af hvilke, der på hver fod regnes med at være ca. en milliard. Det eneste en gekko ikke kan sidde fast på er teflon.[1] Bliver mest set som nyttedyr, da de bl.a. spiser myg.
Klassifikation
Familie: Gekkonidae
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Kilder/referencer
- Taxonomicon – Family Gekkonidae (engelsk)
- ^ Apr 27, 2014, phys.org: If you throw a gecko at Teflon, will he stick? University of Akron researchers found the answer Citat: "... "OK, buddy, how about this one: Can you walk on Teflon?" The answer: not very well. The popular DuPont nonstick product not only resists cheese omelets, but it also presented a significant challenge to the hairy toes of the gecko..."
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