Embodied Latch Mechanism of the Mandible to Power at an Ultrahigh Speed in the Trap-jaw Ants Odontomachus kuroiwae
H. Aonuma, K. Naniwa, Y. Sugimoto, K. Ohkawara, K. Kagaya
This study identifies the fine structure of the latch mechanism in the mandible of trap-jaw ants, revealing how it enables ultra-fast movements through energy storage and release.
bioRxiv · Dec 5, 2022 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition