Mantis Shrimp Dactyl Club (IMAGE)

Purdue University

Mantis Shrimp Dactyl Club

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The mantis shrimp conquers its prey with a 'dactyl club' appendage, which is made up of a composite material that grows tougher as cracks twist.

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Purdue University image/Pablo Zavattieri

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