Comparative cephalopod shell strength and the role of septum morphology on stress distribution
The evolution of complexly folded septa in ammonoids has long been a controversial topic. Explanations of the function of these folded septa can be divided into physiological and mechanical hypotheses with the mechanical functions tending to find widespread support. The complexity of the cephalopod...
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PeerJ Inc.
2016-09-01
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| Online Access: | https://peerj.com/articles/2434.pdf |