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This giant spearing mantis shrimp just moved into its brand-new saltwater home and it’s already claiming territory! From tank ...
Mantis shrimp are powerful little crustaceans: With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even crack aquarium glass—all ...
Mantis shrimp are armed with a one hammer-like dactyl club on each side of its body, which act like a pair of fists and can punch with the force of a .22 caliber bullet.
When throwing punches, mantis shrimp can strike at the speed of a .22 caliber bullet (about 1,316 kmph or 818 mph)—one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom.
This mantis shrimp-inspired robotic arm can crack an egg Device can grab like a hand, crawl across the floor, or jump high, just by pulling on a simple muscle.
A woman dining at a hotpot restaurant in China had the tables turned when the mantis shrimp she was attempting to cook fought back, inflicting a painful attack.
Mantis shrimp withstand repeated high-impact forces without structural damage. Researchers discovered the shrimp's clubs feature a protective pattern that controls how stress waves travel ...
Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer inside the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new materials.
Researchers trapping Asian paddle crab find first Japanese mantis shrimp in Tauranga Harbor in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty, officials said.
Mantis shrimp are powerful little crustaceans: With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even crack aquarium glass—all ...