First they tell us worms can feel pain, now they're building skyscrapers with their teeth.
Hard but lightweight 'bio-metal' material discovered in sea worm jaws
Researchers found that marine bristle worms' jaws are made of a unique protein-metal composite, offering a lightweight, hard material that could inspire new engineering designs.
Source: Hard but lightweight 'bio-metal' material discovered in sea worm jaws — New Scientist
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