Scientists have revealed how the mantis shrimp delivers lethal punches thanks to its uniquely structured dactyl club, composed of chitin and a mineral similar to bone. The study highlights the club's three-layered architecture, with a middle layer that has fibres arranged in a periodic ‘Bouligand structure’. This design allows the shrimp to absorb shockwaves when cracking shells, inspiring potential advancements in synthetic materials, surgical implants, and electronic devices that could utilize similar energy-harvesting properties.
The mantis shrimp's dactyl club delivers powerful punches due to its multi-layered structure, which absorbs shockwaves, preventing damage to its body.
The findings can inspire artificial materials design, potentially leading to advanced surgical implants and mechanical filters for electronics.
The peacock mantis shrimp's club features a unique chitin structure with periodic fibre arrangements that enhance its striking capabilities.
By understanding the mantis shrimp's limb structure, researchers hope to create materials that effectively harvest energy through ultrasounds for various applications.
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