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MENTAL MODEL · M1304

Biomimicry

Biomimicry
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Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30

CORE DEFINITION

Biomimicry uses models, systems and elements of nature to address human problems. It is closely related to biomimetics, not biological minimalism or minimal-genome research.

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Translate an engineering function into a question about biological solutions and test any proposed transfer.

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Abstract a functional principle from biology, then reconstruct and test it under engineering constraints. Natural designs are not optimal for every human objective.

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