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Anatomy of the pincer wasp, 2024

Visualization of the highly specialized claw mechanism of pincer wasps (Dryinidae). “Science2Science” Module at ZHdK.

Visuals based on micro CT scans, unpublished Data, Boudinot et. al. 

MeVisLab/Blender/Cinema4D/Adobe After Effects

  1. Claws (Gonatopus) opening + closing
  2. Zoom in
  3. Surface polygon meshes from CT-Scans, various species claws
  4. Whole specimen (Gonatopus)
  5. Animation of the claw mechanism (Gonatopus)







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Last site update: 10/2025

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