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Crustacean's claw may be suited for battle

The club of the peacock mantis shrimp strikes with such speed and force while staying intact that scientists are trying to mimic its makeup to protect troops in the line of fire.Researchers have figured out how a tiny tropical crustacean packs an outsized punch. And they are using that knowledge to engineer super-durable materials that could protect troops in the line of fire, among other useful applications.

 

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