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- Protect from biotic factors
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- Anchor has flexibility: bull kelp
- Macromolecules aid joint lubrication: humans
- Skin, mucus prevent abrasion: blennies
- Tongue moves fast: chameleons
- Sticky berries adhere: European mistletoe
- Fluid lubricates joints: vertebrates
- Resin protects damage: conifer trees
- Seed coat and enzymes protect seed: lotus
- Skin exhibits low friction: sandfish skink
- Teeth are self-sharpening: American beaver
- Moving parts are lubricated: diatoms
- Scales protect skin: cartilaginous fish
- Sharp teeth always available: nurse sharks
- Skin properties derive from arrangement of components: mammals
- Body sheds dirt particles: stonefly larvae
- Teeth specialized to diet: macropods
- Specialized teeth wear down but remain effective: grazing animals
- Teeth resist compression and tension: animals that chew
- Teeth replace themselves: kangaroo
- Skin protected when burrowing: platypus
- Wings fold multiple times without wear: beetles
- Tongue protected from thorns: giraffe
- Seeds dispersed across the sea: sea bean
- Seeds survive long sea voyages: coconut palm
- Threads have hard flexible coating: mussel
- Teeth adapted to changing environments: great apes
- Mucus enhances mobility: polychaete worm
- Gills reduce drag: Atlantic surf clam
- Matrix supports tissue engineering: organisms
- Color in feathers resists bacterial degradation: parrots
- Head structures absorb shock: golden-fronted woodpecker
- Screw-and-nut leg joint assists climbing: Papuan weevil
- Scales minimize abrasive damage: Kenyan sand boa
- Nuclear lamina resists extreme strain: eukaryote cell
- Mineralized jaws resist abrasion: bloodworm
- Back resists wear and tear: desert scorpion
- Bumps and grooves protect surface: desert scorpion
- Jumping legs resist failure: desert locust
- Teeth are strong and resilient: chiton
- Wing veins improve fracture toughness: locust
- Cuticle protects against cracks, damage: desert locust
- Material interaction varies bone strength: mammals
- Stiff platelets create building blocks: animals
- Composites provide strength: jumbo squid
- Metal-free beaks are strong: jewel beetle
