biomimetics
noun/ˌbaɪəʊmɪˈmɛtɪks/
Etymology From bio- + mimetics.
1
The study of the structure and function of living things as models for the creation of materials or products by reverse engineering.
- Synonyms
- bionics, biomimesis, biomimicry
- Related terms
- bioengineering, biomimetic, bion, biotechnology