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πŸͺ² Beetles

Ironclad Beetle

Nosoderma diabolicum

About

An incredibly tough desert beetle that can withstand forces 39,000 times its own body weight. Its exoskeleton interlocks like a jigsaw puzzle.

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Did You Know?

Engineers have studied its interlocking exoskeleton joints to design stronger joints for aircraft and other structures.