From the shiny, strong nacre that gives abalone shells an unbreakable, opaline   
   sheen, to the goopy mix of proteins fired by a velvet worm that solidify and   
   trap prey upon impact, nature is packed with inspiration for scientists   
   designing new materials.   
   Waterproof adhesives and self-cleaning surfaces, mineralized teeth and hairy   
   insect feet, the seemingly impossible-to-replicate awesomeness of spider silk:   
   Here are a few of our favorite bio-inspired materials, and their natural   
   sources.   
      
   http://www.wired.com/wiredscience/2013/03/biomimetic-materials/?   
   id=6582&viewall=true   
      
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