Structure and mechanical properties of Octopus vulgaris suckers
In this study, we investigate the morphology and mechanical features of Octopus vulgaris suckers, which may serve as a model for the creation of a new generation of attachment devices. Octopus suckers attach to a wide range of substrates in wet conditions, including rough surfaces. This amazing feat...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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The Royal Society
2014
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3869157/ |