The mantis shrimp is really one of the most amazing,
powerful, and fascinating creatures in the ocean world with many great and
unique features like super-fast punch, incredible vision, powerful cavitation
bubbles, durable claws, vibrant colors, territorial and solitary nature etc.
This species is actually a carnivorous marine crustacean. The
punch of the mantis shrimp is one of the most powerful and fastest movements in
the animal kingdom. It can strike with a speed of around mph or 80 kmph
inside the water which is faster than a bullet from a gun.
The punch is so quick that it even boils the water around it
which is so dangerous for other animals, also it creates a shockwave that can
stun or even kill its prey within seconds.
Mantis shrimps have some of the most amazing and complex eyes
in the animal world and they can see polarized light, and ultraviolet light and
even have up to 16 types of color receptors which is even 5 times that of
humans. This means they can detect colors and details that are completely
invisible to human eyes.
Their eyes are able to move independently which gives them a 360-degree view of their surroundings.
When the mantis shrimp strikes on its prey it does not just
rely on the physical blow and the speed of the punch of mantis shrimp cause the
formation of a tiny bubbles which is also known as cavitation bubbles. This
cavitation bubbles can collapse and release intense heat and light and even
boil the water within second for few seconds. This can damage prey even if the
mantis shrimps strike misses, isn't it amazing to know.
The mantis shrimp's clubs are durable and incredibly strong
in comparison to any other species. They are made of a unique, layered
structure that makes them indestructible which allows them to repeatedly
destroy and smash the hard shells without breaking.
The scientists are also researching mantis shrimp's durable
claws to inspire the design of advanced materials.
Mantis shrimp have amazingly bright and stunning colors,
ranging from blues, green, red, and oranges. The vibrant coloration helps in
communication, mating and even camouflage from other types of danger for them.
There are many types of mantis shrimps that exhibit various
color patterns which make them some of the most colorful animals in the sea.
Mantis shrimps are very high territorial and they love to
live alone in their burrows. They defend their homes fiercely and will fight
off any intruder who dares to invade their personal space.
Do you also know that mantis shrimps are a type of ancient creature and they have been in
the ocean habitat for more than 400
million years, which is long before the dinosaurs roamed the Earth?
Their long evolutionary history has allowed them to develop
their unique hunting adaptions and skills.
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