"Armor" is a Chinese character word that literally means "the shell of a crustacean", and is made up of the words "armor" and "shell".
In biology, "armor" usually refers to the shell of a crustacean, which is a specialized body structure that serves a variety of functions, including protection, support, and physiological regulation.
In addition, "crust" can also be used to describe the hardness and structure of certain substances, such as "chitin" is a crustacean shell extracted from the natural polymer materials, which has excellent mechanical properties and biocompatibility, in the field of health care, food and other areas have a wide range of applications. The "crustacean" refers to certain substances or structures that are similar in shape or appearance to the shells of crustaceans.
The crab's shell
In addition to applications in biology and chemistry, crustaceans have special meanings and symbols in some cultural and artistic fields.
In traditional Chinese culture, the shell is regarded as an auspicious symbol. According to legend, the armor is an object capable of resisting evil forces and is also a royal object of the gods, and is therefore imbued with mystical, sacred and protective meanings. In ancient Chinese literature and art, armor was also often used in design and creation, for example, patterns or images of armor can often be seen in art works.
In modern culture, armor is also used to describe objects or structures that are extremely hard. For example, parts of the bodies and housings of automobiles, machines, and other equipment can be characterized by armor to describe their strength and durability. In addition, "Beetle" is also a famous brand of small cars, whose name comes from the beetle, a crustacean among insects, which expresses its strong and reliable characteristics.
In short, "beetle" has different meanings and symbols in different fields. It is not only a structure and material with practical application value, but also a sign and symbol with cultural and artistic significance.