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Discover how different organisms accomplish tasks and adapt to challenges across different environments and situations.
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Explore products and design solutions inspired by nature.
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Function
Biological Strategies and Innovations are grouped by function according to the Biomimicry Taxonomy. This three-tiered list of Functions identifies the challenges being solved or the tasks being accomplished. Expand the titles to go from general to more specific terms. For example, to learn about efficient ways to propel through water, select “Move or stay put,” then “Move,” and finally “Move in/on liquids.”
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Living System
Every Biological Strategy on AskNature is tagged with the organism, ecosystem, or population being featured. These Living Systems are placed into groups using a combination of common and scientific names, to be most recognizable and understandable at a glance. For example, select “Animals,” “Vertebrates,” and then “Birds” to see all the Biological Strategies AskNature has cataloged featuring our fine feathered friends.