Mathematical Modeling of Marine Suction Cups
Suction cups, mathematical modelling, elasticity, geometry, biomimicry
Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, Tokiniaina Raharison
Using Mathematical Principles to Gain a Deeper Understanding of the Form and Function of Hooves
Hooves, ungulates, Golden ratio, mathematical modelling, Kepler's triangle
Yitian Zhang, Claire Driedger, Marshall Moussavi, Emmanuel Menacho Tardieu
Mechanical Analysis of Animal Horns
Horns, elasticity, material properties, structural organization, force distribution, anisotropy
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
A Mathematical Analysis of Animal Horns
Horns, evolution, computational analysis, asymmetry, helices, 3D modelling
Lily Trestan, Rachel Jung, Toufic Jrab, Victor Novakov
Spines: The Multitudes and Multi-functionalities of their Mechanisms
Spines, quills, structural design, defense mechanisms, material properties, biomimicry
Coty Ma, Alexandra Schuck, Éloïse Soderböm, Dan Voicu
Biomechanics of Marine Suction Cups and Applications to Artificial Suction Technology
Suction cups, anatomy, papillae, biomimicry, pressure differentiation
Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, and Tokiniaina Raharison Ralambomihanta
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 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
Review of the Mechanical, Structural, and Physical Properties of Pincers: An Evolutionary Wonder
Pincer, Defense Mechanisms, Chelae, Evolution, Bouligand, Hardness/Elasticity
Emilia Bridgeman, Claire Levasseur, Maxim Petkun, Alain Peng Zhang
Evolution of Human Models Representing the Complexity of the Jaw and its Functionalities
Jaws, Lever, Biomechanics, Kinematic Chains, Evolution, Feeding Mechanisms
Michelle Levy, Riwa Itani, Irene Simier, Joseph Marsilio
Investigation into Claw Keratin and Applications within Felines and Venomous Species
Claw, Keratin, Venom/Toxin, Semiochemical, Communication
Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez
A Biomechanical Review of Animal Tongue Functions
Tongue, Non-Newtonian, Surface Roughness, Feeding and Prey-Catching, Saliva, Biomimicry, Elastic Energy
Shunyuan Xiao, Marc Srour, Sophie Allard
Mathematical Modeling of Animal Tongues
Tongues, Mathematical Modeling, Elastic Strain-Energy, Capillary Siphon, Biomechanics, Algorithm, Fluid Dynamics
Shunyuan Xiao, Marc Srour, Sophie Allard
Mechanical Overview of Mollusk Shell Formation and Structure
Mollusks, Shells, Stress/Energy Dissipation and Minimization, Biomineralization, Adaptation
Elliott Cole, Gabriel Linaje-Ferrel, Mikaela Phung, Salma Oraichi
Chemical Mechanisms of Resonating Devices in Animals for Communication and Information Reception
Resonating Devices/Acoustic Resonance, Communication/Information Conveyance and Reception, Protein Crystallization, Mechanotransduction, Echolocation, Amplification, Composite Biomaterials and Biopolymers
Archinlin Wang, Henry Stephenson, Syphax Ramdani, Zachary Flynn