Phenotypic Adaptation of Daphnia Throughout Evolution
Compound eye, swimming, adaptation, defense mechanisms, Stokes' law
Eva Otell, Iris Sun, Marwan Sobh, Rémi Ouellette, Xinying Wang
Mechanics and Optics of Cyanobacteria: How to Survive over Billions of Years
Survival mechanisms, photosynthesis, buoyancy regulation, light-sensing or phototaxis, bacteria, gliding motility, biofilm
Maria Delgopiatof, Max Bai, Sierra Bushey, Valerie Syme
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
Frustules: Design solutions in Diatoms
Diatoms, frustules, elasticity, light properties, buoyancy
Peter Matthews-Crochetiere, Daniel Ibrahim, Wenan Liao, Cedric Mackay
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
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
Resonating Devices in Nature for Communication and Information Reception
Acoustic Resonance, Harmonics, Mating, Tymbals and Tympanas, Helmholtz Resonator, Echolocation, Vibration
Archinlin Wang, Henry Stephenson, Syphax Ramdani, Zachary Flynn
Tails: An Investigation into the Variability of Their Structure and Function
Tails, Thermoregulation, Propulsion, Foraging, Aerodynamics, Evolution
Clementine Ruiz, Moriah Campbell, Martin Pone
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
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
Superpowers in the Animal Kingdom
Sensory Adaptation and Systems, Echolocation, UV (Vision), Magnetism, Electroreception, Sharks, Bats, Fish
Yaman Al Janaideh, David Bettan, Kaitlyn Cribb, Vanessa Piché
An Investigation into the Biophysical Relationship Between Predator-Prey Pairs
Predator-Prey, Biomechanics, Adaptation, Echolocation, Electric Field, Evolution
Andrew Xie, Dalya Messaoudi, Laurier Gauvin, Reefah Kabir
Evolution of Mammary Glands and the Biomechanics of Mammalian Lactation
Lactation, Adaptation and Evolution, Biomechanics, Mammals, Milk and Dairy
Ayoub Rabhi, Zach Gurberg, Di Ah Lim, Olivia Clague
Biological Design for Lungs and Gills: Biomechanics and Materials
Gas Exchange, Diffusion, Respiration, Biomechanics and Materials, Evolution
Samuel Bernard, Nabhaan Farooqi, Camille Gagnon, Will Vyse