The Right Tool for the Job: A Review of Insect Mouthparts as a Tool Kit for Biomimetic Studies

Few traits exhibit a more diverse collection of exemplary structure–function relationships than the mouthparts of insects. The global dominance of insects is attributed to their diverse food sources, which are matched by an array of morphological and chemical adaptations: a ‘tool kit’ for biomimicry...

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Main Authors: Matthew S. Lehnert, Kendall O. Myers, Kristen E. Reiter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Series:Biomimetics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/10/4/196
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