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The mantis shrimp throws a punch so fast it briefly boils the water around its claw
Beneath the reef, one of the fastest strikes in the animal kingdom belongs to a creature smaller than a human hand. The ...
Mantis shrimp are generally tiny, averaging 10 centimeters in length depending on the species. Despite their small stature, they pack powerful blows. Species like the peacock mantis shrimp can punch ...
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A palm-sized shrimp throws a punch fast enough to boil water
Few animals in the ocean pack more violence into a smaller package than the mantis shrimp. Most species top out around 10 ...
Armed with a spring-loaded club and a devastating ‘double whammy’ strike, this shrimp is one of evolution’s strangest predators. The ocean is full of animals that seem to violate common sense. Fish ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about biodiversity and the hidden quirks of the natural world. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming ...
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