Examining Potential Active Tempering of Adhesive Curing by Marine Mussels
Mussels generate adhesives for staying in place when faced with waves and turbulence of the intertidal zone. Their byssal attachment assembly consists of adhesive plaques connected to the animal by threads. We have noticed that, every now and then, the animals tug on their plaque and threads. This o...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2017-08-01
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| Series: | Biomimetics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/2/3/16 |