The giant tiger prawn is the king of the shrimp ... Honorable Mention: Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Although technically not a true shrimp, the colossal mantis shrimp is ...

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 ...

Not all mantis shrimp boast these spectacular colors. Zebra mantis shrimp—the largest of all the species—are named for their cream and brown stripes, while Red Sea mantis shrimp are beige with ...

Mantis shrimp are generally tiny, averaging 10 centimeters in length depending on the species. Despite their small stature, they pack powerful blows. Species like the peacock mantis shrimp can ...

The zebra mantis shrimp is the largest mantis shrimp in the world, growing over 40 cm in length and living in large underground burrows on the outskirts of mangroves forests. With burrows as close ...

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

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 ...

The giant tiger prawn is the king of the shrimp ... they're a favorite for those who enjoy hearty dishes. Honorable Mention: Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) Although technically not a ...