Biomimicry

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Biomimicry by Mind Map: Biomimicry

1. Sight

1.1. Purple Sea Urchin- sea urchins use the whole surface of their bodies as a compound eye, and its spines shields their body from light coming from wide angles to enable them to pick out relatively fine visual detail. http://www.asknature.org/strategy/030c32ff42296e0b1fe8fd1e324943e9#.UwevMBaR2gG

1.2. King Fisher- cone cells in the eye have a high proportion of red droplets, which may act as chromatic filters, allowing sight through the surface of the water

2. Waste

2.1. WASTE RECYCLING AND UPCYCLING- Waste Management is a company that manages waste throughout the United States and Canada. They have been actively moving toward a goal of net zero waste. Waste Management addresses waste from its source through its final disposal, providing recycling services and looking for more ways to reuse wastes and convert wastes into new products. To accomplish both, the company has forged partnerships with other companies. http://www.asknature.org/product/fc4d0678aa5aba1b8195ec177bcaafce

2.2. Dung Beetles- Dung beetles play an important role in nutrient cycling and soil generation because they feed on and bury feces. They also digest fecal waste.

3. Create

3.1. Dragon Fly- The neck attachment of a dragonfly's head protects it from mechanical stresses by arresting it using microstructures that create friction

4. CO2

4.1. Fruit Fly- Likes CO2 water

4.2. PEATLAND PLANTS- Their leaves are very thin, with a large surface area. Waters around these plants can be still, slowly moving, or rapidly mixing as in case of rivers and lakes with peatland margins. These plants take up carbon dioxide (CO2) and nutrients directly into the leaves from the water. Carbon dioxide is rarely limiting, but in waters with very high pH the availability of CO2 is much reduced, and some plants have the ability to take up bicarbonate and convert it into CO2.