Matching Characteristics

It seems logical that when given a choice between two opposing mechanical systems, if one seemed a perfect match to the structure in question, with identical physical characteristics, and the other, a perfect mismatch, where nothing seems to fit, it would be a no brainer as to which would be picked. I will list the characteristic mechanical properties of biologic structures, lever based structures, and tensegrity icosahedral structures and leave the choice to you. Of course, if it looks like a duck, walks like a duck, quacks like a duck, it must be-----.

stepsMuybridge
a lever to move the world
icosahedron
Mechanical
Characteristic
Biological
Systems
Lever
Systems
Tensegrity
Icosahedron
S/S curve Nonlinear Linear Nonlinear
Stress distribution Global Local Global
Structural distribution Continuum Discontinuous Continuum
Gravity Independent Dependent Independent
Directional stability Omni Uni Omni
Energy costs Low High Low
Joints Flexible Rigid Flexible