Teeth sea plate, which is eight times stronger than steel and one and a half times stronger than Kevlar.

Researchers at Portsmouth University (UK) found the strongest material in nature. They were the teeth of a marine mollusk, which is eight times stronger than steel and one and a half times stronger than Kevlar.

Image: University of Portsmouth

British scientists claim teeth of the sea saucers superior in the fortress all currently known biological materials. This strength is ensured by the fact that the tooth clam contains hard minerals goethite, forming a complex and elastic structure.

At the moment, the researchers are trying  to synthesize natural material for the manufacture of  the unique tooth clam.

earlier, the solid biomaterial was considered silk Madagascar spider.

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