It’s the ultimate underwater showdown! The mantis shrimp and pistol shrimp pack some of the strongest punches in the ocean, but who comes out on top in this explosive battle?

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

Peacock mantis shrimp are popular among aquarium enthusiasts but can be difficult to keep in captivity because they often eat other species and can break glass tanks with their claws. Although it ...

In a new study, scientists tested the complex layers in the animal’s clubs that serve as mighty shields to absorb the shock of the impact Sara Hashemi Daily Correspondent Mantis shrimp are ...

A mantis shrimp's punch creates high-energy waves. Its exoskeleton is designed to absorb that energy, preventing cracking and tissue damage.

Mantis shrimps are known for their rapid and forceful punches, which can reach speeds comparable to a .22 caliber bullet—about 1,316 km/h or 818 mph—making it one of the fastest movements in ...

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. Comments ( 0 ) ( ) ...