Patek, Sheila
2008
- Spagna, J.C., A. I. Vakis, C. A. Schmidt, S. N. Patek, X. Zhang, N. D. Tsutsui, and A. V. Suarez. 2008. Phylogeny, scaling, and the generation of extreme forces in trap-jaw ants. Journal of Experimental Biology 211: 2358-2368. Read it
2007
- Patek, S.N. and J.E. Baio. 2007. The acoustic mechanics of stick-slip friction in the California spiny lobster (Panulirus interruptus). Journal of Experimental Biology 210: 3538-3546 Read it
- Patek, S.N., B.N. Nowroozi, J.E. Baio, R.L. Caldwell, and A.P. Summers. 2007. Linkage mechanics and power amplification of the mantis shrimp's raptorial strike. Journal of Experimental Biology 210:3677-3688. Read it
2006
- Patek, S.N., and R.L. Caldwell. 2006. The stomatopod rumble: Sound production in Hemisquilla californiensis. Marine and Freshwater Behaviour and Physiology 39:99-111.
- Patek, S.N., J.E. Baio, B.L. Fisher, and A.V. Suarez. 2006. Multifunctionality and mechanical origins: ballistic jaw propulsion in trap-jaw ants. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 104(34):12787-12792.
- Patek, S.N., R.M. Feldmann, M. Porter, and D. Tshudy. 2006. Phylogeny and evolution of lobsters. In B.F. Phillips (ed.), Lobsters: Biology, Management, Aquaculture and Fisheries. Blackwell Publishing.
2005
- Patek, S.N., and R.L. Caldwell. 2005. Extreme impact and cavitation forces of a biological hammer: Strike forces of the peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus). Journal of Experimental Biology 208:3655-3664.