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Anatomy and Biological Systems (2)
- Digestive and Renal System (2)
  - Proboscis (2)
- Immune System (0)
  - Lymphatic System (1)
- Integumentary System (1)
  - Suction Cups (1)
Biomechanics and Biophysics (1)
- Elasticity and Spring Mechanics (1)
  - Elasticity and Stiffness (1)
- Vacuum (1)
Chemistry (1)
- Adhesives (1)
- Intermolecular Forces (1)
Computation and Mathematical Modeling (2)
- Patterns (1)
  - Golden Ratio (1)
  - Logarithmic Spirals (1)
Evolutionary Adaptations (1)
- Trophic Network (1)
Industry Applications and Technology (2)
- Biomedical Applications (1)
- Biomimicry, Biomimetics (1)
- Construction (1)
Molecular and Cell Biology (1)
- Cytoskeleton (0)
  - Actin (1)
- Proteins (1)
  - Collagen (1)
Organisms (2)
- Animals (0)
  - Arthropods (Arachnids, Crustaceans, Insects) (2)
  - Fish (1)
  - Mollusks (Bivalves, Octopuses, Snails) (1)
Tissue and Regeneration (1)
- Microstructure and Microenvironment (1)
Transport Phenomena (2)
- Flow and Fluid Transport (1)
  - Water (1)
- Fluid Mechanics (1)

Functional Mechanics of the Elephant and Butterfly Proboscis

Trunk, proboscis, kinematics, cylinders, hydraulics, muscles, suction

Han Ru Liu, Letizia Marello, Liam Sterne, Kori Zhang

Suction cups, collagen, evolution, cytoskeleton, biochemistry, sensing

Juan Manuel Rocha Angel, Mika Chang, Emily Martin, Tokiniaina Raharison Ralambomihanta