Superior mechanical resistance in the exoskeleton of the coconut crab, Birgus latro
The hierarchical tissue structure that can balance the lightweight and strength of organisms gives hints on the development of biologically inspired materials. The exoskeleton of the coconut crab, Birgus latro, which is the largest terrestrial crustacean, was systematically analyzed using a material...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2021-09-01
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| Series: | Materials Today Bio |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590006421000405 |