Mantis Shrimp Pack a Punch With the Force of a Bullet—and They Don't Get Hurt. Here's How
Smithsonian MagazineSara Hashemi
Mantis Shrimp Pack a Punch With the Force of a Bullet—and They Don't Get Hurt. Here's How
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
Feb 13, 2025
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24M views · 107K reactions | Armed with the most sophisticated vision and fastest strike of any predator on Earth, the mantis shrimp is an unsuspecting threat. | National Geographic | Facebook
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24M views · 107K reactions | Armed with the most sophisticated vision and fastest strike of any predator on Earth, the mantis shrimp is an unsuspecting threat. | National Geographic | Facebook
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