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- Claw snaps shut: pistol shrimp
- Vibration moves wings: flies
- Legs propel insect far: flea
- Appendage strikes with force: mantis shrimp
- Catches in wings hold, release tension: bees
- Legs use hydraulics: spiders
- Fly has fast wingbeat: fruit fly
- Hydration increases internal pressure: legumes
- Sporangium launches spores: pilobolus fungus
- Ears convert energy: mammals
- Wings generate lift: honeybee
- Energy stored to amplify power: click beetle
- Energy stored to amplify power: locusts
- Catapulting transports worms: nematode
- Lunging after prey: dragonfly larvae
- Swimming efficiently: sharks
- Tube feet assist locomotion, feeding: lined sea star
- Legs 'row' across water: fishing spider
- Appendage causes high jumps: springtails
- Leading edge of seed creates vortex lift: maple
- Transport tubes plugged when damaged: fava bean
