The front tibia of the european rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis (Linnaeus, 1758) as a bionic prototype for modeling the row сrop cultivator sweep

Abstract

The basic principles of bionic modeling and design as an important part of ecological knowledge are considered. The importance of using bionic design as a regenerative approach in the design of parts and their individual elements is pointed out. The importance of using natural objects to create fundamentally new technical solutions and adaptation of individual elements into already created technologies in agriculture is emphasized. Information is given about the possibility of using the tibiae of the european rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis (Linnaeus, 1758) for bionic modeling of lancet legs of cultivators. For this purpose, the parts of the insect – the anterior tibiae, which experience the greatest load during movement in organic substrate of plant origin or forming soil environment, were considered. A bionic analog was chosen due to the similarity of the functions performed and wear resistance. Information on the mechanics of insect movement and some peculiarities of biology is given. The unique morphological features of rhinoceros beetle tibiae are considered, in particular, their adapted form and functional characteristics. The presence of teeth rounded to the apex at the working part of the tibia is indicated. In the space between the teeth there are rounded, flattened to the edge notches. Electron scanning microscopy allowed to establish the sculpture of the surface of the serrated edge of the tibiae. The morphology of the surface of the working part of the tibiae has a porous structure. Individual lines form tortuous tubules of different depth. The analysis of elemental composition allowed to reveal the presence of aluminum in the structure of the external skeleton of the dentary edge of the tibiae. For an objective assessment and development of the most effective technological solutions, it is proposed to analyze similar parts of the legs of representatives of the family Scarabaeidae. Based on the results of the research, a hypothesis is put forward to use the serrated edge of the tibiae of the rhinoceros beetle in the design of lancet feet of cultivators, by creating cladding or overlays of wear-resistant materials on the working surface. In this case, the general structure of the tibia can serve as an object for adaptation and creation of fundamentally new solutions in agricultural mechanics, characterized by high efficiency, wear resistance and environmental friendliness.

Author Biographies

Aleh V. Sinchuk, Belarusian State University

senior lecturer at the department of physical geography of the world and educational technologies, faculty of geography and geoinformatics; co-coordinator UNESCO department in science education with emphasis on natural sciences.

Dmitrii G. Zhorov, Belarusian State University

PhD (biology), associate professor at the department of physical geography of the world and educational technologies, faculty of geography and geoinformatics; deputy
head of the General directorate of science – head of the
department of postgraduate and doctoral studies.

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Published
2024-08-07
Keywords: bionics, eco-innovation, agricultural mechanics, applied biology, agriculture, Scarabaeidae
Supporting Agencies The research was carried out within the framework of the research work «Study of wear-resistant bioinspired working surfaces of the row crop cultivator sweep for planting vegetable crops» State Research Program «Agricultural Technologies and Food Security». The authors are grateful to the Center for Collective Use of Unique Scientific Equipment «Belarusian Interuniversity Research Service Center» of the BSU Faculty of Physics and personally to the leading engineer of radiation and vacuum equipment of the research service sector S. V. Gusakova for her assistance in conducting research by electron microscopy methods.
How to Cite
Sinchuk, A., & Zhorov, D. (2024). The front tibia of the european rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes nasicornis (Linnaeus, 1758) as a bionic prototype for modeling the row сrop cultivator sweep. Journal of the Belarusian State University. Ecology, 2, 15-23. Retrieved from https://journals.bsu.by/index.php/ecology/article/view/6222
Issue
No 2 (2024): Journal of the Belarusian state university. Ecology
Section
The Study and Rehabilitation of Ecosystems