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I wonder why biological organisms are capable of such absurdly high accelerations. Article reminded me of cnidocytes which apparently produce anywhere between 4

I wonder why biological organisms are capable of such absurdly high accelerations. Article reminded me of cnidocytes which apparently produce anywhere between 40,000 and 5,410,000 g. Is it because of the small masses involved?

ajuc 4mo ago
Strength of fibers scales with crossection area, mass scales with volume.
- salynchnew 4mo ago
  There are probably some other interesting adaptations involved, like the fact that the surface of a mantis shrimp's (shell? carapace?) selectively filters out sound waves (and thus, shockwaves caused by its own "punch").
pvaldes 4mo ago
If they would prove that the trap also breaks the ant neck, saving venom, or stunning the prey for easy kill, that would be incredible. Somebody needs to include this thing in the script of a science fiction film.
- euroderf 4mo ago
  > Somebody needs to include this thing in the script of a science fiction film. "The Fly" is ready for a quick rewrite.