Comparative cephalopod shell strength and the role of septum morphology on stress distribution

The evolution of complexly folded septa in ammonoids has long been a controversial topic. Explanations of the function of these folded septa can be divided into physiological and mechanical hypotheses with the mechanical functions tending to find widespread support. The complexity of the cephalopod...

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Main Authors: Robert Lemanis, Stefan Zachow, René Hoffmann
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2016-09-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/2434.pdf