Tag: nacre
Design in the First Animals
Scientists debate whether ctenophores are the earliest animals to appear in the Cambrian explosion. If so, they arrived with multiple tissues, a nervous system, and a digestive system.
Walnuts: Intelligent Design in a Nutshell — Literally
Walnut shells are found to create 3-D puzzles with tissues that even toothy squirrels can’t easily crack.
Human Designers Struggle to Match Biological Designs
Mother-of-pearl, or nacre, is not only a beautiful substance for jewelry and ceramics; it is a remarkable material.