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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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 ...
Mantis Shrimp Remain Unharmed While Dealing Deadly Punches, Study Shows
Mantis shrimp can deal incredible blows without damaging themselves, but how? The makeup of their armor is key.
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Mantis shrimp
Despite their name, mantis shrimp are not true shrimp but a type of stomatopod: a relative of crabs and lobsters that has been on Earth for over 400 million years. There are more than 400 ...
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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.
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 ...
This mantis shrimp-inspired robotic arm can crack an egg
The molds and plate were removed after three hours of curing, and the team applied silicon adhesive to bond the rigid ...
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Filming mantis shrimp infidelity
Mantis shrimp are truly spectacular predators of the marine world. Like a praying mantis, the mantis shrimp use a specialised pair of forelimbs to capture prey and are divided into the ‘spearers ...