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Black-spotted Boxfish is Sturdy yet Streamlined
The shape of the black-spotted boxfish does not look streamlined: its body is lined with stiff sc...

Superhydrophobic Rose Petals Absorb Water Droplets
Rose petals are superhydrophobic due to their uneven surface, which is both hydrophilic (water at...

Hydrophobic Butterfly Wings
Morpho butterflies’ wings are hydrophobic (water-repellant) due to small oblong cells and minute ...

Lotus Leaves are Highly Waterproof
The surface of lotus leaves is covered with bumps that are only several microns wide. One out of ...

Sheep Wool has Superior Insulation and Heat Retaining Properties
Sheep wool fiber contains countless air pockets, which traps a large amount of air inside. This l...

Refined Glass Fibers Compose the Venus' Flower Basket
The Venus' Flower Basket, or Euplectella aspergillum, forms a cylindrical basket of needle-thin g...

Bamboo is Light and Tough
Bamboo is light and tough. Bamboo has fibrovascular bundles hidden inside its hard skin, which ar...

Melanin Creates the Beautiful Blue Color of Blue-Black Grassquit Feathers
The color of the blue-black grassquit feathers’ comes from melanin, which reflects a blue color i...

Elephant Seal’s Nose Minimizes the Amount of Body Water Lost Through Breathing
An Elephant seal’s nose is designed to minimize the amount of body water lost from breathing. The...

Sharks’ Placoid Scales Have Low Water-resistance
Sharks’ Placoid scales have V-shaped grooves that reduce water drag by creating tiny vortices as ...
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