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The Superpowers of the Mantis Shrimp!
The mantis shrimp isn’t just any sea creature it has superpowers! With a punch that can break glass and vision beyond human capability, this tiny warrior is one of the ocean’s most powerful predators.
The peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is one of the most formidable predators of the tropical shallows it hunts in. The Northwestern research team closely studied the dactyl clubs ...
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While the Mantis Shrimp is a formidable opponent, it has its fair share of vulnerabilities. For one, they are quite small, so they have to be careful not to get too close to larger predators.
Mantis shrimps are known for their rapid and forceful punches, which can reach speeds comparable to a .22 caliber bullet—about 1,316 km/h or 818 mph—making it one of the fastest movements in ...
The Peacock mantis shrimp holds the Guinness World Record for the strongest self-powered strike by an animal. | Credit: Reinhard Dirscherl/Getty Images Mantis shrimps pack a powerful punch — and ...
Dactyl clubs are hammer-like structures located on each side of a mantis shrimp’s body. They store energy in elastic ...