Apodeme [ 480p - 2K ]

Specific examples of apodemes in (like crab claws) versus insects.

Broad, ridge-like or flange-like internal structures. Apophyses: Thinner, finger-like projections. apodeme

Like mammalian tendons, some apodemes have elastic properties. In jumping or running insects (like locusts), they can store elastic strain energy that is released rapidly to power explosive movements. Specific examples of apodemes in (like crab claws)

The difference between (hardened) and flexible apodemes. finger-like projections. Like mammalian tendons

In some species, apodemes are highly specialized. For instance, in certain midge larvae, apodemes control the opening of suction organs, allowing the insect to detach quickly from surfaces in fast-flowing water. Scientific Significance