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AP The square, overlapping segments that make up the tails of seahorses – which are actually fish – are highly unusual in the animal kingdom and scientists have long speculated on the advantages they might confer on the animal.

The research, available at Science magazine’s website, found that biologically inspired designs are providing great insight into the mechanical benefits seahorse anatomy has evolved to enjoy, as a result of their prehensile tails composed of armored plates in square prisms....