EARTH SCIENCE
PALEONTOLOGY
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Question
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an engineer studies fish to learn about their feeding patterns
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an engineer study the flight pattern of pterodactyls, attempting to create a “Falcon"-like suit (the guy from Captain America)
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an engineer studies robotics to include in a new Mars rover
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an engineer studies to become a more experienced robot technician
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Detailed explanation-1: -Silk is one of the first examples of biomimicry that we see in human history. Use of the material is dated back to 4000 BC, making it one of the first fabrics invented by humans. It is common knowledge that silk comes from silkworms, and the Chinese were the first civilization to learn from the brilliant worm.
Detailed explanation-2: -Biomimicry is the science of applying nature-inspired designs in human engineering and invention to solve human problems. It was used to create the first flying machine, inspired by eagles and owls-this paved the way for technologies like jets and planes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Whale fins and wind energy. The ridges on the front fins of a humpback whale, called tubercles, influence how water flows over the fins. Beetles and self-filling water bottles. Slime mold and urban planning. Termite mounds and sustainable architecture. Woodpeckers and shock absorption. 12-May-2022
Detailed explanation-4: -Down feather insulation. Heavy winter coats are stuffed with down or other feathers so that we can stay warm without flying south for the winter. Termite mound cooling. Humpback whale wind turbines. Beetle water collection. Spider web glass.