Model calculates energetics of piercing fangs, claws and other biological weapons

ScienceDaily
Oct 19, 2022, 2:05 am61 pts
Researchers have created a model that can calculate the energetics involved when one organism stabs another with its fangs, thorns, spines or other puncturing parts. Because the model can be applied to a variety of organisms, it will help scientists study and compare many types of biological puncturing tools,…

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