Dear Dayna,
Practically ANY structures in invertebrates and many in vertebrates as well
as in plants (e.g., unfolding leaves and flowers) give you the required
examples. Have a look in biological textbooks.
Regards,
Nikolay Bogatyrev
--On 01 November 2006 14:59 -0700 Dayna Baumeister <[log in to unmask]>
wrote:
> I'm looking for general brainstorming ideas for non-human, biological
> examples where shape or pattern has been used to create flex in an
> otherwise rigid flat surface. For example, the diamond grid on the bottom
> of a beaver tail allows some flex across the surface, likewise the
> irregular diamond "cracking" of one's heels or palms. Any other
> suggestions? (Aware of hexagons, the square "grid" is a human construct
> and only gives two way flex).
>
> Thanks,
> Dayna
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