<i>Arapaima gigas</i> Scale Deformation (VIDEO)

Cell Press

Caption

This is a movie showing the various plastic deformation mechanisms that retard crack propagation in moist arapaima fish scales, imaged under increasing load in real time using scanning electron microscopy during an in situ fracture toughness test in the scanning electron microscopy.

Credit

Wen Wang

Usage Restrictions

Credit Required.

License

Licensed content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.