Elephant trunk wrinkles: a mathematical model of function and form
<p>A notable feature of the elephant trunk is the pronounced wrinkling that enables its great flexibility. Here, we devise a general mathematical model that accounts for the characteristic skin wrinkles formed during morphogenesis in the elephant trunk. Using physically realistic parameters an...
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Formato: | Journal article |
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IOP Publishing
2025
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