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What is bio-inspiration?
Bio-inspiration is the development of novel materials, devices, and structures inspired by biological evolution and refinement which has occurred over millions of years.
What is biomimicry?
Biomimicry is a new discipline that studies nature’s best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems.
What is Bio-inspired Design?
Bio-inspired Design is studying the structure and function of living organisms to create new materials, devices, and structures.
What is the aim of biomimicry?
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How is bio-inspiration different from biomimicry?
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Which field is based on observing the remarkable functions that characterize living organisms and trying to imitate those functions?
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What is the term derived from the Greek word 'Bios' meaning life and the suffix 'mimetic' meaning to imitate/copy?
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What is the aim of biomimicry?
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What is the development of novel materials, devices, and structures inspired by biological evolution and refinement called?
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What is the study of the structure and function of biological systems to create innovative designs called?
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