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Mongabay News on MSNIranian scientist names new praying mantis species for freedomBy Liz Kimbrough A new-to-science species of praying mantis found in Iran has been named as a symbol of universal freedom.
The competition was stiff this year, with nearly 25,000 votes cast for the 21 nominees, but which bug came out on top?
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Sciencing on MSNThe Animal With The Most Powerful Punch Could Fit Inside Your PocketThere are plenty of scary creatures on Earth (and especially in the ocean), but one of the most powerful might come as a surprise. After all, it's pretty tiny.
A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.
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 ...
The mantis shrimp comes equipped with its own weapons. It has claws that look like permanently clenched fists that are known as dactyl clubs. But when it smashes the shells of its prey ...
Dactyl clubs are hammer-like structures located on each side of a mantis shrimp’s body. They store energy in elastic ...
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