Mantis shrimp are powerful little crustaceans: With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 ...

The punch of the mantis shrimp has been studied in detail. As it moves through the water at high speed, it produces what is known as a cavitation bubble. As water is pushed aside at high speed, its ...

They may be colorful and small, but mantis shrimp are not to be trifled with. These carnivorous crustaceans pack a powerful punch that can smash mollusk shells at speeds of up to 50 miles per hour ...

“The mantis shrimp is known for its incredibly powerful strike, which can break mollusk shells and even crack aquarium glass,” said Northwestern Engineering’s Horacio D. Espinosa, the study’s ...

They are preyed on by large fish, cuttlefish, squid, and octopus. Peacock mantis shrimp are popular among aquarium enthusiasts but can be difficult to keep in captivity because they often eat ...

“The mantis shrimp is known for its incredibly powerful strike, which can break mollusk shells and even crack aquarium glass,” said Horacio D. Espinosa, the study’s co-corresponding autho ...