To drink water, the S. gracilipes stands on a small ridge of sand using its long, spindly legs.

Technical application:

water bottles, tents for refugees, Steam Power Condensers, Refrigeration, Atmospheric Water Generation

Bionic application:

Further description:

Physical effects applied:

condensation

Video:

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Sources:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Namib_Desert_beetle

Picture-sources:

http://news.softpedia.com/newsImage/Namib-Desert-The-Tallest-Dunes-and-Welwitschia-6.jpg/