Eggs of ‘exquisite’ cannibal insect confiscated by wildlife officials, raised at OH zoo
The species, native to tropical rainforests of southeast Asia, bears a “striking resemblance to orchid flowers,” Cincinnati ...
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Mantis shrimp
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 ...
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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The seemingly indestructible fists of the mantis shrimp can take a punch
The peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) is one of the most formidable predators of the tropical shallows it hunts in. The Northwestern research team closely studied the dactyl clubs ...
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Mantis Shrimp Pack a Punch With the Force of a Bullet—and They Don’t Get Hurt. Here’s How
22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even crack aquarium glass—all without hurting ... “To repeatedly execute these high-impact strikes, the mantis shrimp’s dactyl club must have ...
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Eggs of ‘exquisite’ cannibal insect confiscated by wildlife officials, raised at OH zoo
These insects, native to the tropical rainforests of southeast Asia ... Reproduction and Management to ensure “the orchid mantis population across multiple zoos is genetically healthy ...