Mechanical Resistance of the Largest Denticle on the Movable Claw of the Mud Crab
Decapod crustaceans have tooth-like white denticles that are present only on the pinching side of the claws. In the mud crab, <i>Scylla serrata</i>, a huge denticle exists on the movable finger of the dominant claw. This is mainly used to crush the shells of the crab’s staple food. The l...
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| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-12-01
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| Series: | Biomimetics |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/8/8/602 |