The Shrimp That Packs a Sonic Punch
The mantis shrimp might look like a colorful crustacean, but it’s armed with one of the fastest punches in the animal world. Its club-like appendages strike with the speed of a bullet, creating tiny shockwaves that can shatter aquarium glass and stun prey without even touching them.
This explosive move also creates heat and light through a phenomenon called cavitation. And as if that wasn’t enough, mantis shrimp have the most complex eyes in the animal kingdom—able to see polarized light and more colors than humans can imagine. It’s the equivalent of having a bazooka and night-vision goggles—built in.
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