The punch of the mantis shrimp has been studied in detail. As it moves through the water at high speed, it produces what is known as a cavitation bubble. As water is pushed aside at high speed, its ...

“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...

Mantis shrimp are among the ocean’s most formidable predators, delivering one of the most powerful and fastest punches in the ...

Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...

A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.

I write about the world of biology. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacean that spends its days scuttling along the seafloor. But don’t let their small size fool you into ...

Scientists have confirmed that the mantis shrimp has the fastest punch in the world using its special dactyl club. Sorry, Keith Liddell. The mantis shrimp may be tiny, but it is mighty. This colorful ...

The molds and plate were removed after three hours of curing, and the team applied silicon adhesive to bond the rigid ...

Mantis shrimp are generally tiny, averaging 10 centimeters in length depending on the species. Despite their small stature, they pack powerful blows. Species like the peacock mantis shrimp can ...

The seventh of the clam species, a close relative of the yoyo clams, has a distinct within-burrow niche in that it attaches ...

Apr. 9, 2020 — New research indicates mantis shrimp use path integration to find their way back to their burrows after leaving to seek food or mates. That means they can track their distance and ...

Peacock mantis shrimp are known as a delicacy in some Asian countries. However, they don’t have a lot of meat and are difficult to catch and prepare. They are sometimes used as sushi toppings or ...