Category: Evolution
Aquatic Fungi: An Exploration of Aquatic Adaptation and Interaction
Aquatic fungi, adaptation, marine ecosystems, evolution, reproduction
Izabela Junqueira Magalhaes, Kristina Kerkelova, Ruizhi Liu, Yasmine Sadr Kaufmann
A Mathematical Analysis of Animal Horns
Horns, evolution, computational analysis, asymmetry, helices, 3D modelling
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
A Chemical Perspective on the Carapace
Carapace, biochemistry, tissue composition, molting, pigmentation
Elisabeth Lawton, Emma Geoffroy, Osandi Hewage, Yitao Sun
Crab Chelae Allometry and Implications on Game-Theoretic Armament Evolution
Crab pincers, chelae, allometry, morphology, force distribution, Game theory
Emilia Bridgeman, Claire Levasseur, Maxim Petkun, Alain Peng Zhang
Fancy Footwork: A Morphological Study of the Role of the Hoof in Ungulate Locomotion in Habitats Around the World
Hooves, ungulates, anatomy, skeletal structure, structural functionality, adaptation
Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu
The Metabolic and Regulatory Roles of Adipose Tissue in Organisms
Metabolism, adipose tissue, fats, lipids, thermogenesis, endocrine functions
Edward Tong, Josh Negenman, Michelle Sayeh, Milana Farah
Biomolecular Applications of Animal Horns
Horns, antlers, growth mechanisms, mutation, genetics, chemical composition
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
A Comparison of Keratin Use in Pangolin, Reptile, and Bird Scales
Keratin, Pangolin, Reptile, Bird, Scales, Integumentary System, Feather
Eve Barrette-Vanasse, Anne-Frederic Laurin, Rus Trana, Jun Xiao
A Biochemical and Cellular Analysis of Auto Regenerative, Venomous, and Hormonally Influenced Tails
Tails, Regeneration, Venom/Toxin, Hormones, Adaptation, Genes/Gene Expression, Immunity
Moriah Campbell, Martin Pone, Clementine Ruiz
The Diverse Mechanical Functions of Claws within Locomotion and Predator-Prey Relation
Claws, Predator-Prey, Locomotion, Climbing, Hardness, Perching
Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez
A Multi-Functional Armor: Carapaces’ Roles in Different Animals
Carapace, Mineralization, Turtle, Keratin/Collagen, Armadillo, Bettle, Biomimicry
Elisabeth Lawton, Emma Geoffroy, Osandi Hewage, Yitao Sun
The Mechanics of Antler Bone: A Weapon for Courtship
Antler, Bone, Mechanical Properties, Hydration, Crack Propagation, Courtship, Anistropy
Laurianne Daoust, Annabelle Huynh-Rondeau, Félix Lavoie, Erica Song