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- Mantis shrimp stronger than airplanes: Composite material inspired by shrimp stronger than standard used in airplane ...
Inspired by the fist-like club of a mantis shrimp, researchers have developed a design structure for composite materials that is more impact resistant and tougher than the standard used in airplanes. The peacock mantis shrimp, or stomatopod, is a 4- to 6-inch-long rainbow-colored crustacean with a fist-like club that accelerates underwater faster than a 22-calibur bullet.
April 23, 2014 - Science Daily