Sap Access principle
Lessons from Pygmy Marmoset
Open the bark.
Bark-Gouged Gum Feeding
Core lesson
Smallness can open a hidden source.
Biological basis
Pygmy marmosets use specialized teeth to gouge tree bark and feed on sap and gum, exploiting a niche many larger animals cannot use.
Best use cases
Where this lesson tends to be most useful in practice.
Finding nichesHidden resourcesSmall advantagesSpecialized workResource access