A study published on 6 February in Science 1 reveals that the mantis shrimp’s punching limb — known as the dactyl club — has a multilayered structure that allows it to absorb the shockwaves ...

Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...

A 2018 study suggested that the secret to the mantis shrimp's powerful punches lies not in its large muscles, but in the elastic anatomy of its arms, which resemble a bow and arrow or a mousetrap.

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 ...