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Microstructural and Biochemical Characterization of the Nanoporous Sucker Rings from Dosidicus gigas
Author(s) -
Miserez Ali,
Weaver James C.,
Pedersen Peter B.,
Schneeberk Todd,
Hanlon Roger T.,
Kisailus David,
Birkedal Henrik
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.200801197
Subject(s) - sucker , materials science , characterization (materials science) , squid , nanoscopic scale , nanoporous , sucker rod , nanotechnology , composite material , fishery , biology , anatomy
The individual toothed sucker rings of squid tentacles (highlighted in blue) provide additional gripping power during prey capture and handling. These rings comprise a nanoscale network of parallel tubular elements, as shown in the background image. The structural, mechanical, and biochemical properties of this wholly organic material are discussed in detail.