The Biomechanics of the Locust Ovipositor Valves: a Unique Digging Apparatus
R. Das, S. Gershon, B. Bar-On, M. Tadayon, A. Ayali, B.-E. Pinchasik
This paper studies the biomechanics of locust ovipositor valves, showing that mature females have stiffer valves that resist mechanical failure and are anisotropic in stiffness.
Journal of The Royal Society Interface · Mar 16, 2022Peer-reviewedBioengineering