Chitin Lobster Component Discovered In Vertebrates
Monday, March 16, 2015 - 11:00
in Biology & Nature
Chitin is a molecule that forms hard structures like fungal cell walls and the exoskeletons of invertebrates such as insects and crustaceans. It forms a strong and pliable material that is made even stronger when complexed with other materials (such as proteins and minerals) to form the protective outer shells of insects and crustaceans. read more