The teeth of ‘wandering meatloaf’ contain a rare mineral found only in rocks
The giant Pacific chiton’s use of santabarbaraite could inspire materials for soft robotics

The teeth of the world’s largest chiton (Cryptochiton stelleri), nicknamed "the wandering meatloaf” for its charismatic looks (shown), possess a rare mineral once found only in rocks.
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