The mechanical design of the tusk of the narwhal ( Monodon nonoceros: Cetacea)
The mechanical properties of the tissues of the tusk of a narwhal Monodon monoceros , their histological arrangement, and the gross anatomy of the tusk were examined. The histology of the tusk shows various toughening mechanisms. The tusk tissues are of low stiffness, but are very tough, suiting the...
Published in: | Journal of Zoology |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article in Journal/Newspaper |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1993
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