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  • Biomimetics
  • Paleontology

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  • Sensing the environment is crucial for animal survival and interaction.
  • Ancient invertebrates, particularly mollusks with heavy shells like chitons, face challenges in sensory perception due to limited flexibility.
  • Chitons possess unique sensory units, termed aesthetes, embedded within their eight-plated shells.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the optimized shell geometry for force resistance in chitons.
  • To map the global distribution of aesthetes within the chiton shell for comprehensive sensory input.
  • To identify shell matrix proteins involved in shell construction and potential sensory functions.

Main Methods:

  • Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) for detailed 3D imaging of shell structure.
  • Quantitative image analysis to assess shell geometry and aesthete distribution.
  • Shell proteomics and transcriptome analysis to identify key proteins and gene expression.

Main Results:

  • Revealed optimized shell geometry for enhanced mechanical resistance.
  • Demonstrated a global distribution of aesthetes across the chiton shell, enabling sensing in both aquatic and aerial environments.
  • Identified specific shell matrix proteins, including unique cadherin-related proteins, implicated in shell formation and sensory roles.

Conclusions:

  • The chiton shell exhibits a sophisticated multi-level design integrating structural integrity with sensory capabilities.
  • The identified proteins and shell structure provide insights into mollusk shell formation.
  • Findings inspire the development of advanced hard armor with integrated sensory functions.