Its name comes from “micro,” meaning little, and “-dactyl,” meaning fingers, because of the very small cirri, or fleshy tendril that reaches out from the shell, according to the study.

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Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.