Snake Friction Management (IMAGE)

Drexel University

Snake Friction Management

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Different species of snakes have evolved to manage friction in various ways, depending on their environment. Studying these variations can generate information that could guide the design of surfaces with specific fiction profiles.

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Drexel University

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