The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch
The mantis shrimp comes equipped with its own weapons. It has claws that look like permanently clenched fists that are known as dactyl clubs. But when it smashes the shells of its prey, these fists ...
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Incredible Footage Captures a Tiny Shrimp Pulverizing a Rock-Hard Clam
Even though the mantis shrimp and clam are in an aquarium, the same merciless rules apply. But why are they fighting, and why ...
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Mantis shrimps punch at bullet speed. How can they take it?
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 ...