Discrete element models for understanding the biomechanics of fossorial animals
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.9331
Abstract: Abstract The morphological features of fossorial animals have continuously evolved in response to the demands of survival. However, existing methods for animal burrowing mechanics are not capable of addressing the large deformation of substrate. The… read more here.
Keywords: understanding biomechanics; discrete element; fossorial animals; models understanding ... See more keywords
Null models for understanding fairy shrimp habitats
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DOI: 10.1163/15707563-00002532
Abstract: The Chilean fairy shrimp species are represented by the Branchinecta genus, which are poorly described, and mainly occur in shallow ephemeral pools in the Atacama Desert of northern Chile and the Southern Chilean Patagonian plains.… read more here.
Keywords: models understanding; understanding fairy; shrimp habitats; fairy shrimp ... See more keywords
Fluid Films as Models for Understanding the Impact of Inhaled Particles in Lung Surfactant Layers
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DOI: 10.3390/coatings12020277
Abstract: Pollution is currently a public health problem associated with different cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. These are commonly originated as a result of the pollutant transport to the alveolar cavity after their inhalation. Once pollutants enter… read more here.
Keywords: films models; lung surfactant; models understanding; understanding impact ... See more keywords