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Lifting performance was almost consistent across species, suggesting that whole-body kinematics may dominate this action. This work offers new insights into the evolution of animal weaponry by demonstrating that mandible shape in stag beetles is often aligned with species-typical combat strategies but not strictly constrained by observed behavior. 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