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Scientists crack oyster's secret of strength

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, , Citation 2014 Phys. World 27 (05) 5 DOI 10.1088/2058-7058/27/05/07

2058-7058/27/05/5

Abstract

The blue hues of this colourized, scanning electron micrograph show localized damage on the shell of a windowpane oyster (Placuna placenta).

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10.1088/2058-7058/27/05/07