Mantis shrimp may hold the secret to lighter, tougher body armors
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The helicoidal structure in the mantis shrimp's club stops the propagation of cracks (Image: Kisailus Lab/UCR)
The study of this marine crustacean may lead to lighter and more resistant materials that could be used in military applications (Mantis Shrimp photo via Shutterstock)
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The mantis shrimp is a fascinating creature that has the ability to punch its prey into submission with a club that accelerates underwater at around 10,400 g. By studying the secrets behind this formidable weapon, a Californian researcher hopes to develop an innovative, hi-tech material that is one third the weight and thickness of existing body armor.
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