Mantis Shrimp – Latest Research News and Features

Mantis shrimp are vibrant marine crustaceans known for their powerful claws, complex eyesight, and striking colors, making them one of the most fascinating and aggressive hunters in the ocean ecosystem.

Sakshi Gupta Last updated on April 18th, 2025 05:45 pm Leave a comment

Mantis Shrimp

Mantis shrimp is a small, colourful crustacean (~10 cm long).
It uses a hammer-like appendage called the dactyl club to strike prey at a speed of 23 m/s (82.8 km/h).
This strike speed is about 50 times faster than the blink of an eye.

The energy released is powerful enough to:
- Create shockwaves in water.
- Cause cavitation bubbles (tiny vapour bubbles) due to low-pressure zones.
- The collapse of these bubbles releases high-frequency shockwaves (hundreds of MHz) — a secondary blow to the prey.
IUCN Status: Least Concern.

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