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Project

Biomechanics and Biomimicry of Reptile Eggs: Insights into their functions and evolution

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Publications

Thin‐film iridescence in the eggshell of a stick insect (<i>Myronides glaucus</i>)

Gerben DebruynThies H. BüscherMichaël NicolaïJessica Leigh DobsonWanjie XieKaren De ClerckLiliana D'Alba AltamiranoMatthew Shawkey

U Journal Article in Physiological Entomology

Hydric environment and chemical composition shape non-avian reptile eggshell absorption

Gerben DebruynJozefien GeltmeyerElla SchoolaertMichaël NicolaïWanjie XieMaarten WynantMatthew ShawkeyKaren De ClerckLiliana D'Alba Altamirano

A1 Journal Article in INTEGRATIVE AND COMPARATIVE BIOLOGY

Nanoscale millefeuilles produce iridescent bill ornaments in birds

Michaël NicolaïGerben DebruynMieke SoenensMatthew ShawkeyLiliana D'Alba Altamirano

A2 Journal Article in PNAS NEXUS

The evolution of multiple color mechanisms is correlated with diversification in sunbirds (Nectariniidae)

Michaël NicolaïBert Van HeckeSvana RogallaGerben DebruynRauri C K BowieNicholas J MatzkeShannon J HackettLiliana D'Alba AltamiranoMatthew Shawkey

A1 Journal Article in SYSTEMATIC BIOLOGY

Rapid and reversible humidity-dependent colour change by water film formation in a scaled springtail

Bram VanthournoutFrans JanssensGerben DebruynJohan MertensKaren De ClerckLiliana D'Alba AltamiranoMatthew Shawkey

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY INTERFACE