A skeleton of the common fangtooth (Anoplagaster cornuta), a deep sea fish species found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide ADAM SUMMERS, FRIDAY HARBOR LABORATORIES, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTONIn the field of biomimetics, scientists imitate nature to solve design problems. A laboratory at the University of Washington is studying the mechanical properties of cartilage and tendons in cartilaginous fish to better understand the mechanics in aquatic life forms.
Image of the Day: Deep Sea Fangs
Scientists are taking a close look at fish skeletons for inspiration to solve engineering problems.
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