‘Flex Appeal:' Balancing Armor and Efficiency in Sea Turtle Shells

Wednesday, Apr 09, 2025
‘Flex Appeal:' Balancing Armor and Efficiency in Sea Turtle Shells

Researchers from the Charles. E Schmidt College of Science dove deep into the biomechanical properties of the carapaces of three common sea turtle species from the North Atlantic. Their findings have revealed surprising new insights into the development of these ocean-dwelling titans. Read more.

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