Concept explainers
To determine:
The analogy of the antennae, exoskeleton, mandibles, tracheal tubes, and tympanum.
Introduction:
There are various naturally occurring structures, which resembles the manmade structure. The innovation of these man made structure are also sometimes inspired by these naturally occurring structures in many organisms.
Explanation of Solution
There are many analogy of different natural structures and the working of the human made devices and these biological structure is same. Below is the list of analogy that can be associated with some of the biological structures.
Structure | Human made device analogy |
Antennae | Drug testing |
Exoskeleton | Suit of an armor |
Mandibles | Tongs |
Tracheal tubes | Venting system in building |
Tympanum | Drum |
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