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Unique Caterpillar Armor Could Lead To Advancements in Body
Armor Durability By Howard Longwood – Body Armor Expert Body
armor used by the military could undergo a world of change if
the structure of a particular crustacean’s arm which appears
like a caterpillar properly armored, could be incorporated in
the design of body armors. The mantis shrimp club, a four inch
long crustacean, which appears like a fist, is capable of
accelerating underwater at speeds greater than that of a
22-caliber bullet. If the creature keeps on repeating its blows,
it can easily destroy crab exoskeletons and mollusk shells. The
crab exoskeletons and mollusk shells have been under study for
the past few decades because of their resistance to impacts. The
mantis shrimp has enormous power, and it is capable of
withstanding 50,000 high-velocity strikes which it inflicts upon
its prey throughout its lifespan. This