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The passage discusses biomimicry as a way to inspire conservation of endangered animals like sharks. It notes that if plant and animal species can inspire technological innovation, they can gain economic value, which may encourage nations to protect them. It then gives several examples of technological breakthroughs inspired by shark physiology, such as using their electroreception ability to detect electromagnetic fields and their denticles (skin teeth) to reduce friction and biofouling on ships. The goal
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- Siddhi Nitin Mahajan
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