Surprising Materials Power the Mantis Shrimp’s Famous Punch
4,230 views · Published 19 October 2018 · 2:06 · Indexed 4 November 2026
Channel: Cell Press · 2018 · Science & Technology
The mantis shrimp is well known among biologists for its deadly punch. Researchers from Nanyang Technical University in Singapore have identified the materials that make up the spring-like structure that gives that punch its power. The finding can inspire new and useful technology, from micro robotics to new energy storage materials. Check out the paper at: https://www.cell.com/iscience/fulltext/S2589-0042(18)30134-2 Tadayon, M., Amini, S., Wang, Z., and Miserez, A. (2018). Biomechanical Design of the Mantis Shrimp Saddle: A Biomineralized Spring Used for Rapid Raptorial Strikes. iScience. 8. And read more great research at iScience: https://www.cell.com/iscience
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