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3D Printing Reveals the Power of Shark Skin


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Artificial shark skin

The printed replica included tough "denticles" embedded in a smooth, flexible membrane.

Credit: J. Oeffner, L. Wen, J. Weaver, G. Lauder

Viewed up close, a shark's skin bristles with tiny teeth or "denticles" which aid swimming.

From BBC News
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