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Why the seahorse tail is square
Porter, M.M.; Adriaens, D.; Hatton, R.L.; Meyers, M.A.; McKittrick, J. (2015). Why the seahorse tail is square. Science (Wash.) 349(6243): [8 pp]. http://dx.doi.org/10.1126/science.aaa6683
In: Science (Washington). American Association for the Advancement of Science: New York, N.Y. ISSN 0036-8075; e-ISSN 1095-9203
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Keyword
    Marine/Coastal
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  • Porter, M.M.
  • Adriaens, D.
  • Hatton, R.L.
  • Meyers, M.A.
  • McKittrick, J.
Abstract
    3D-printed models show that square profile seahorse tails have better crush resistance and grasping ability than do circular ones.
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