Benefits and limitations of three-dimensional printing technology for ecological research

Abstract Background Ecological research often involves sampling and manipulating non-model organisms that reside in heterogeneous environments. As such, ecologists often adapt techniques and ideas from industry and other scientific fields to design and build equipment, tools, and experimental contra...

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Main Authors: Jocelyn E. Behm, Brenna R. Waite, S. Tonia Hsieh, Matthew R. Helmus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:BMC Ecology
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12898-018-0190-z