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 ...

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 ...

The nickname "thumb splitter" was coined for them because they have the ability to punch their way through aquarium glass and are strong enough to split open human thumbs. Japanese mantis shrimp ...

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

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about the world of biology. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacean that spends its days scuttling along the ...

Human eyes have three photoreceptors—cells that detect color—to distinguish between blue, green, and red light. With a staggering 12 photoreceptors, mantis shrimp can see 12 different ...

Eccentric aliens like Rokuro, Mr. Mantis Shrimp, and Nessie steal the spotlight with their unique abilities and complex ...

Mantis shrimp withstand repeated high-impact forces ... By blocking specific vibrations, the patterns act like a shield against self-generated shockwaves. The study will be published on Friday ...

Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the ... By blocking specific vibrations, the patterns act like a shield against self-generated shockwaves.