Fluid flow through a deep-sea sponge could inspire engineering designs

Nature, Published online: 21 July 2021; doi:10.1038/d41586-021-01891-2

Sophisticated numerical simulations reveal that the beautiful structure of a sponge known as Venus’s flower basket reduces hydrodynamic drag, and probably aids the capture of food particles, as well as sperm for sexual reproduction.

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