| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7209576 | Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Biomedical Materials | 2011 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
⺠The antenna consists of stiff exocuticle with an inner wedge of soft endocuticle. ⺠Damping is stronger at the base of the antenna. ⺠After experimental desiccation, the antenna becomes under-damped. ⺠The antenna's cuticle properties are structural correlates of damping. ⺠The biomechanical properties allow for straight posture and a maximum of flexibility.
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Authors
Jan-Henning Dirks, Volker Dürr,