Insights from probing the shock-absorbing layer within the crustacean’s club-like claw could inspire the design of tough new ...

“The periodic region plays a crucial role in selectively filtering out high-frequency shear waves, which are particularly ...

The punch of the mantis shrimp has been studied in detail. As it moves through the water at high speed, it produces what is known as a cavitation bubble. As water is pushed aside at high speed, its ...

Mantis shrimp are among the ocean’s most formidable predators, delivering one of the most powerful and fastest punches in the ...

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

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. I write about the world of biology. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacean that spends its days scuttling along the ...

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 ...

Research shows why mantis shrimp do not suffer any damage despite their powerful strikes Mantis shrimp are known for their extremely powerful strikes, which can destroy snails, mussels and even ...

The molds and plate were removed after three hours of curing, and the team applied silicon adhesive to bond the rigid ...

A longstanding question in ecology asks how can so many different ... if both types of commensals can recruit as larvae to ...

with each one comprising up to 16 different types of photo-receptors. Tim added: "What’s even better, is this record showing the mantis shrimp within seagrass, a habitat vitally important for ...