Grzimek Herps

v07_id25_con_gecktoes

Gekkonidae ; Gekko vittatus

A white-striped gecko (Gekko vittatus) demonstrates the toes and climbing ability of geckos. A. Underside of each foot has specialized toe pads; B. Overlapping scales on each toe; C. Each scale is made up of thousands of hair-like setae; D. Each seta is divided into microscopic filaments.

About this image

Identification
Gekkonidae
Gekko vittatus (Lined Gecko)
Contributors
Michigan Science Art
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Subjects
Subject Annotated
Subject Live Animal
Type Illustration
Life Stages and Gender adult/sexually mature
Anatomy body parts fore feet
Anatomy body parts hind feet
Behaviors locomotion

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Last updated: 2005-47-03 / Generated: 2025-09-15 01:51

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