X-rays reveal biting truth about parrotfish teeth: Interwoven crystal structure key to coral-crunching ability

A new study has revealed a chain mail-like woven microstructure that gives parrotfish teeth their remarkable ability to chomp on coral all day long - the structure could serve as a blueprint for designing ultra-durable synthetic materials.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171115091803.htm

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