Topic · Mechanics of Materials · Engineering
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2 papers
Yakun Cao, Andrew Chacon, Agasthya Valluri, Liam O. Mueller, Nick Gravish
This study measures arolium engagement in Argentine ants during climbing and finds that quasi-static force requirements do not fully explain the observed asymmetry and temporal variation in engagement.
Journal of Experimental Biology · Jul 16, 2026Peer-reviewedZoology
Manon Monier, Jean-Noël Lorenzi, Sunitha Narasimha, Flora Borne, Vincent Contremoulins, Louis Mevel, Romane Petit, Youssef El Hachem, François Graner, Virginie Courtier‐Orgogozo
This study measures adhesive and mechanical properties of Drosophila glue across 25 species, finding variation linked to ecological factors and identifying D. hydei as a promising model for bioadhesives.
Scientific Reports · Oct 6, 2024Peer-reviewedBiophysics