Surface Microstructures and Nanostructures in Natural Systems

Abstract The sections in this article are Introduction Surface Nanostructures and Special Wettability Self‐Cleaning Effect on the Lotus Leaf Multifunctional Surfaces of Insect Wings with a Self‐Cleaning Effect The Anisotropic Dewetting Property on Plant Leaves The Super Water‐Repellent Force of the Water Strider's Legs Extraordinary Water‐Harvesting Ability of the Desert Beetle's Wings Structure‐Related Special Optical Phenomena in Nature Photonic Crystal Structures in Opal and Opal Analogues Structural Colors in Biological Systems The Directional Fluorescence Emission Property in Papilio Butterflies Super Anti‐Reflection Structures of Lepidopteran Eyes and Wings Unusual Bright Whiteness in Ultrathin Beetle Scales Photosensitivity in Brittlestar ( Ophiuroidea ) The High Adhesive Force of Gecko Foot‐Hairs Summary and Outlook