Most non‐tetrapod vertebrates develop mineralized extra‐oral elements within the
integument. Known collectively as the integumentary skeleton, these elements represent the …

In the first part of this paper we review current knowledge regarding fish scales, focusing on
elasmoid scales, the only type found in two model species, the zebrafish and the medaka …

Abstract Knowledge of the structure–property–function relationships of dermal scales of
armoured fish could enable pathways to improved bioinspired human body armour, and …

Please cite this paper as:'Fish matters': the relevance of fish skin biology to investigative
dermatology. Experimental Dermatology 2010. Abstract: Fish skin is a multi‐purpose tissue …

Inspired by the overlap** scales found on teleost fish, a new composite architecture
explores the mechanics of materials to accommodate both flexibility and protection. These …

Abstract 3D-printing technologies allow researchers to build simplified physical models of
complex biological systems to more easily investigate their mechanics. In recent years, a …

Major groups of jawed vertebrates exhibit contrasting conditions of dermal plates and
scales. But the transition between these conditions remains unclear due to rare information …

It has been hypothesized that predatory threats are a critical factor in the protective
functional design of biological exoskeletons or “natural armor”, having arisen through …

Dermal scales, prevalent across biological groups, considerably boost survival by providing
multifunctional advantages. Here, we investigate the nonlinear mechanical effects of …

Many exoskeletons exhibit multifunctional performance by combining protection from rigid
ceramic components with flexibility through articulated interfaces. Structure-to-function …