Art in Symmetry: Mathematical Models that Dictate Radiolarian Structures
Voronoi tessellations, protist, biomineralization, symmetry, Geodesic sphere, tomography, symmetry
Vicky Barré, Liora Benzecry, Rhiannon Butler, Valerie Hung
Discussion of Nature’s Design Solutions in Tintinnids: Masters of Microzooplankton Survival
Tintinnids, plankton, geometry, buoyancy, swimming, aquatic ecosystems
Alexa Bailey, Lou Cubberly, Margaux-Blondin Routhier, Niall Slack-Watkins
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
Exploration of Mathematical Laws Governing Claws and their Applications within Flying Animals, Terrestrial Pests, and Amniotes
Mathematical Modeling, Claws, Logarithmic Growth and Spiral, Niche, Biomimicry, Digging, Predator-Prey
Liela Andringa, Alan Fu, Alex Jung, Oscar Cruz Hernandez
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
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
Mathematical Models of Molluscan Shell Patterns and Morphology
Molluscs, Shells, Growth, Mechanical Energy Dissipation, Reaction Diffusion, Pigmentation, Mathematical Modeling
Elliott Cole, Gabriel Linaje-Ferrel, Salma Oraichi, Mikaela Phung