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Sparrowhawk by Thomas A. Easton:
Science Fiction Inventions, Technology and Ideas
Interesting novel presents the idea of genetically engineered animals large enough to fly on or drive around on. The story combines a detective mystery with speculations on controlling animals and insects using embedded control circuitry.

(Sparrowhawk cover)
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an invention:
Cannibal Grass Genetically engineered grass that acts as a defense layer for a home.
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Dormancy Switch Essential device 'switches off' your cyborg animal, causing it to quickly drop off to sleep.
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Leaf Screens Bioform displays grown from plants offering flat surfaces - like leaves.
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Roachster A genetically-engineered vehicle based on arthropod DNA; uses implanted control structures.
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