Dactyl clubs are hammer-like structures located on each side of a mantis shrimp’s body. They store energy in elastic ...

The mantis shrimp's club uses a built-in vibration shield that filters out damaging shock waves to enable it to strike with ...

Now, scientists have discovered how the colorful invertebrates use the power of physics as a shield. Their punching ... these high-impact strikes, the mantis shrimp’s dactyl club must have ...

The mantis shrimp's club uses a built-in vibration shield that filters out damaging shock waves to enable it to strike with bullet-like force without breaking.