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Flashy Peacock Mantis Shrimp
Raja Ampat, West Papua, Indonesia Info from Licensor: "This is a flashily colored Peacock Mantis Shrimp. When it senses ...
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Mantis Shrimp Pack a Punch With the Force of a Bullet—and They Don't Get Hurt. Here's How
With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even ...
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Mantis shrimp have the world’s fastest punch — here’s how their limbs survive
Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...
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How mantis shrimp deliver punishing blows without hurting themselves
A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.