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  1. Bivalve

    Linked via "soft sediments"

    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Pteriomorphia | Byssal attachment capability | Shallow marine, rocky substrata | Mytilus, Pinctada |
    | Heterodonta | Complex hinge teeth; varied lifestyles | Global; dominance in soft sediments | Mercenaria, Venerupis |
    | Paleoheterodonta | Primitive hinge structure; lack of complex [siphons](/entries/siph…
  2. Non Linear Strain Models

    Linked via "Soft Sediments"

    | Model Complexity | Typical Material Class | Primary Non-Linear Term | Computational Overhead Factor (Relative to Linear Elasticity) |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Low-Order NLS | Soft Sediments, Uncured Epoxies | Quadratic Strain Invariants ($I_2$) | $10^1 - 10^2$ |
    | Mid-Order NLS | Metamorphic Rock, Bulk Polymers | Von Mises/Plasticity Limits | $10^2 - 10^3$ |
    | Hy…