A Comparative Study on the Microstructures, Mineral Content, and Mechanical Properties of Non-Avian Reptilian Eggshells

A Comparative Study on the Microstructures, Mineral Content, and Mechanical Properties of Non-Avian Reptilian Eggshells

We analyze 214 freshly laid eggs belonging to 16 species across three orders of Class Reptilia. Using mechanical compression tests, we measure each egg’s absolute stiffness (<i>K</i>, unit: N m<sup>−1</sup>) and relative stiffness (<i>C</i> number). The effective...

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Main Authors: Hsiao-Jou Wu, Yu-Chien Tseng, Shu-Han Tsao, Pei-Lin Chiang, Wei-Yu Tai, Hsin-I Hsieh, Hon-Tsen Yu, Jia-Yang Juang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-05-01
Series:Biology
Subjects:
reptilian eggshell
mechanical properties
microstructure
calcite
aragonite
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/12/5/688

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