microrobert
02-27-2015, 04:15 AM
Bright Blue Lines in Limpet Shells May Inspire New Optical Bio Materials
A certain mollusk may have inspired some new materials. Scientists have identified two optical structures within the blue-rayed limpet's shell that gives it its blue-striped appearance that could be used in bio-inspired materials.
The blue-rayed limpet is known for the bright blue dotted lines that run in parallel along the length of its translucent shell. Depending on the angle at which light hits, a limpet's shell can flash brilliantly even in murky water.
http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/22764/20150226/bright-blue-lines-limpet-shells-inspire-new-optical-bio-materials.htm
A certain mollusk may have inspired some new materials. Scientists have identified two optical structures within the blue-rayed limpet's shell that gives it its blue-striped appearance that could be used in bio-inspired materials.
The blue-rayed limpet is known for the bright blue dotted lines that run in parallel along the length of its translucent shell. Depending on the angle at which light hits, a limpet's shell can flash brilliantly even in murky water.
http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/22764/20150226/bright-blue-lines-limpet-shells-inspire-new-optical-bio-materials.htm