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Joints have two degrees of bending freedomarthropods

The joints of some arthropods have two degrees of bending freedom (up-down and left-right) thanks to two 1-degree bending joints found at right angles to each other.

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Modify positionMove in/on solidsOptimize shape/materialsPhysically assemble structure
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Matrix stiffens connective tissuesponges

The connective tissue of sponges is a matrix stiffened by embedded spicules.

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Manage compressionModify material characteristics
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Skeleton provides supportsponges

The spicular skeleton of sponges provides structural support in the form of dispersed struts.

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Manage compressionPrevent buckling
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Wing feathers enable near-silent flightowl

Specialized feathers of the owl enable near-silent flight by altering air turbulence and absorbing noise.

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Manage turbulenceMove in/through gases
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Contributed by chance liu

Hello everyoneI'm a senior of Tunghai university of Taiwan and I major in industrial design.I am now doing a one-year design project which i named "bio-inspiration".In this project, I try to discover some structures of creatures and convert these to...

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