... had repaired shell damage and maintained shell strength; repair was associated with morphological changes but came at a significant cost. Cyclic loading Fatigue Functional morphology Mollusk Mussel Mytilus californianus National Science Foundation http://dx.doi.org/10.13039...

... is properly attributed. Highlighted Article: Mussels repair shell damage caused by fatigue within one week and further strengthen shells within one month. Bivalve shells are a dynamic armor, responsive to accumulating weakening damage. Cyclic loading Functional morphology Mollusk...

... and fracture mussel shells. The scale of this mechanical fatigue provides ecological insight into the forces that can break mussel shells. Mytilus californianus Cyclic loading Functional morphology Mollusk Mussel Strength The rigid, external shells of many mollusks provide protection...