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X-ray tomogram showing a perspective view from the bottom of a barnacle base plate showing a crack-arresting fracture pattern. In this case, the fracture occurred through the adhesive and into the mineralized base plate structure. The fracture pattern follows stiffening structures found within the barnacle shell (as shown in the upper left portion of figure 2). (Online version in colour.)
