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FAU Researchers 'Zoom' in for an Ultra-Magnified Peek at Shark Skin
October 16, 2025
BOCA RATON, Florida, Oct. 16 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:

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FAU Researchers 'Zoom' in for an Ultra-Magnified Peek at Shark Skin

STUDY SNAPSHOT: What gives shark skin its unique toughness and smooth, hydrodynamic edge? The secret lies in dermal denticles - tiny, tooth-like scales made of the same material as our teeth. These microscopic armor plates don't . . .

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