Tuesday, 16 January 2018

How mantis shrimp pack the meanest punch

Scientists have identified a unique structure that wraps around the mantis shrimp’s club to protect it from self-inflicted damage as it crushes hard-shelled prey. The finding will help researchers develop ultra-strong materials for the aerospace and sports industries.

from Engineering and Construction News – ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180116085006.htm



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