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 ...
How mantis shrimp protect their powerful ‘fists’ of fury
“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...
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Mantis Shrimp Pack a Punch With the Force of a Bullet—and They Don’t Get Hurt. Here’s How
In a new study, scientists tested the complex layers in the animal's clubs that serve as mighty shields to absorb the shock of the impact ...
Mantis shrimp clubs filter sound to mitigate damage
Known for their powerful punch, mantis shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet. Yet, amazingly, these tough critters remain intact despite the intense shockwaves created by ...
Shrimp inspired discovery for advanced protective materials
Researchers have discovered the shrimp’s clubs feature a protective pattern that controls how stress waves travel through its body.
Scientists Reveal Who Has the Fastest Punch on Earth
Forget about Mike Tyson or Muhammad Ali, the fastest punch in the world belongs to the mantis shrimp. This shrimp can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet and remain intact despite the ...
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9 Biggest Shrimp in the World (and1 Massive Imposter)
Honorable Mention: Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus ... "raptoral appendages" with massive muscles strong enough to smash through the glass wall of an aquarium.