How mantis shrimp protect their powerful ‘fists’ of fury
“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...
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How mantis shrimp withstands shock of its .22 caliber bullet punch, study reveals
Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...
Mantis shrimp clubs filter sound to mitigate damage
Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...
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Mantis shrimp
They are preyed on by large fish, cuttlefish, squid, and octopus. Peacock mantis shrimp are popular among aquarium enthusiasts but can be difficult to keep in captivity because they often eat ...
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Mantis shrimp have the world’s fastest punch — here’s how their limbs survive
Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...
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How mantis shrimp deliver punishing blows without hurting themselves
A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.
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Shrimp that can punch ‘through aquarium glass’ found in New Zealand bay, officials say
Japenese mantis shrimp found in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty ... they are aggressive and “can punch their way through aquarium glass,” officials said. The Japanese mantis shrimp was first ...