https://freerepublic.com/tag/notvw/ en-us Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:19:58 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3896430/posts The diabolical ironclad beetle, in addition to having one of the coolest names in the animal kingdom, boasts one of the toughest natural exoskeletons. A team of scientists has finally figured out the secret behind this extra durable armor and how these insects can survive getting run over by a car. ...the diabolical ironclad beetle (Phloeodes diabolicus) More practically, this shell protects their internal organs when, say, they’re getting pecked at by birds. If we were to compare this to humans (not a great example, given the vastly different scales involved, but fun nonetheless), that would require a 200-pound person... Gizmodo https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/3896430/posts#comment Wed, 21 Oct 2020 21:19:58 GMT