Bioengineers unveil surprising sensory and self-healing abilities of seashore creatures
Tuesday, August 28, 2018 - 18:10
in Paleontology & Archaeology
New research from bioengineers paints a surprisingly complex picture of limpets—the little seashore creatures that are ubiquitous on rocky patches of beaches in many parts of the world. The bioengineers have discovered that limpets are able to detect minor damage to their shells with surprising accuracy before remodelling them to make them stronger. In many ways, the way they heal is similar to the way broken bones mend in mammals.