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 …

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 …

Structural and mechanical properties of the decapod exoskeleton affect foraging, defense,
and locomotion. Ocean acidification (OA) poses a threat to marine biomes and their …

For engineering materials, it is important to search for strategies to enhance certain
combinations of mechanical properties, because many performances, such as strength and …

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 …

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 …

Simple Summary Understanding the diverse mechanisms by which organisms achieve
exceptionally high mechanical properties may enable the development of unique …

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 …

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 …

Limitations on energetic resources create evolutionary trade-offs, prompting us to investigate
if investment in claw strength remains consistent across crustaceans living in diverse …