Hosted on MSN4d
How mantis shrimp withstands shock of its .22 caliber bullet punch, study reveals
Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly powerful punch — comparable to a .22 caliber bullet. This punch is ...
earth2d
How mantis shrimp survive their own lethal punches
Mantis shrimp are among the ocean’s most formidable predators, delivering one of the most powerful and fastest punches in the ...
How mantis shrimp protect their powerful ‘fists’ of fury
“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...
Forbes3mon
The ‘Mantis Shrimp’ Is A True Scientific Marvel—Here’s Why
I write about the world of biology. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacean that spends its days scuttling along the seafloor. But don’t let their small size fool you into ...
Nature5d
Mantis shrimp have the world’s fastest punch — here’s how their limbs survive
Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...
Science News4d
How mantis shrimp deliver punishing blows without hurting themselves
A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.
Rolling with the punches: How mantis shrimp defend against high-speed strikes
Mantis shrimp are small creatures known for their superlatives. Their eyes have 12 to 16 different color receptors versus our ...