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 ...

Researchers have discovered the shrimp’s clubs feature a protective pattern that controls how stress waves travel through its ...

Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is strong enough to shatter shells and even glass. Luckily, mantis shrimp remain ...