Structural diversity of crustacean exoskeletons and its implications for biomimetics
M Vittori - Interface Focus, 2024 - royalsocietypublishing.org
The crustacean cuticle is a biological composite material consisting of chitin–protein fibres in
a mineralized matrix. Recent research has revealed a surprising range of fibre architectures …
a mineralized matrix. Recent research has revealed a surprising range of fibre architectures …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical properties, degree of sclerotisation and elemental composition of the gastric mill in the red swamp crayfish Procambarus clarkii (Decapoda …
W Krings, JO Brütt, SN Gorb - Scientific Reports, 2022 - nature.com
The gastric mill of Decapoda is a unique feature, which comprises teeth, stabilizing ossicles,
and particle sorting setae. Involved in the fragmentation and sorting of the food, this structure …
and particle sorting setae. Involved in the fragmentation and sorting of the food, this structure …
Adult snow crab, Chionoecetes opilio, display body-wide exoskeletal resistance to the effects of long-term ocean acidification
T Algayer, A Mahmoud, S Saksena, WC Long… - Marine Biology, 2023 - Springer
Structural and mechanical properties of the decapod exoskeleton affect foraging, defense,
and locomotion. Ocean acidification (OA) poses a threat to marine biomes and their …
and locomotion. Ocean acidification (OA) poses a threat to marine biomes and their …
[HTML][HTML] Fiber arrangement endow compression resistance of the mantis shrimp hammer-like appendage
M Wang, L Ji, S Niu, J Yang, B Tang, J Ni… - Journal of Materials …, 2022 - Elsevier
For engineering materials, it is important to search for strategies to enhance certain
combinations of mechanical properties, because many performances, such as strength and …
combinations of mechanical properties, because many performances, such as strength and …
[HTML][HTML] Tissue structure and mechanical properties of the exoskeleton of the huge claws of the mud crab, Scylla serrata
T Inoue, T Hiroto, Y Hara, K Nakazato, S Oka - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Springer
The mud crab, Scylla serrata, has huge claws in comparison with its body size. The color of
the claw top's finger surface changes from white to deep-mottled blue, and this discoloration …
the claw top's finger surface changes from white to deep-mottled blue, and this discoloration …
[HTML][HTML] Columnar Structure of Claw Denticles in the Coconut Crab, Birgus latro
T Inoue, S Oka, K Nakazato, T Hara - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
Some decapod crustaceans have tooth-like white denticles that exist only on the pinching
side of claws. We revealed the denticle microstructure in the coconut crab, Birgus latro …
side of claws. We revealed the denticle microstructure in the coconut crab, Birgus latro …
[HTML][HTML] Structural changes and mechanical resistance of claws and denticles in coconut crabs of different sizes
T Inoue, S Oka, K Nakazato, T Hara - Biology, 2021 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Understanding the diverse mechanisms by which organisms achieve
exceptionally high mechanical properties may enable the development of unique …
exceptionally high mechanical properties may enable the development of unique …
[HTML][HTML] Mud crab's mottled, deep-blue exoskeleton: Surface morphology and internal microstructure
T Inoue, E Kitahara, Y Hara, K Nakazato - Minerals, 2022 - mdpi.com
The claws of the mud crab, Scylla serrata, are huge in comparison with its body size. Many
bulges ranging from 5 to 23 μm in height and 90 to 146 µm in diameter were observed on …
bulges ranging from 5 to 23 μm in height and 90 to 146 µm in diameter were observed on …
[HTML][HTML] Mechanical Resistance and Tissue Structure of Claw Denticles of Various Sizes in the Mud Crab, Scylla serrata
T Inoue, Y Hara, K Nakazato - Materials, 2023 - mdpi.com
Decapod crustaceans have tooth-like denticles on their claw fingers, which come into direct
contact with predators and prey. Since the denticles are subject to more frequent and …
contact with predators and prey. Since the denticles are subject to more frequent and …
Exoskeletal trade-off between claws and carapace in deep-sea hydrothermal vent decapod crustaceans
Limitations on energetic resources create evolutionary trade-offs, prompting us to investigate
if investment in claw strength remains consistent across crustaceans living in diverse …
if investment in claw strength remains consistent across crustaceans living in diverse …