Multiscale analysis of the unusually complex muscle fibers for the chiton radulae

Chiton teeth in the radula are one of the hardest biomaterials in nature. Chiton uses radula to scrape algae on hard surfaces. The ultrastructure and composition of teeth are well known while how they move is less clear. This study used an array of material characterizations including soft-tissue mi...

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Main Authors: Dawei Sun, Chuang Liu, Zhenglu Wang, Jingliang Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Marine Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmars.2023.1107714/full