ZoologyInterface FocusPeer-reviewed
Mechanical and elemental characterization of ant mandibles: consequences for bite mechanics
Cristian L. Klunk, Michael Heethoff, Jörg U. Hammel…·Wencke Krings
This study examines the mechanical and elemental properties of ant mandibles, showing how regional variations in stiffness affect stress distribution during biting.
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