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Why the peacock mantis shrimp is called the ‘Mike Tyson’ of the ocean

In the colourful world beneath the waves, one small creature stands out for its sheer strength and speed. The peacock mantis shrimp is often compared to heavyweight boxers, earning the nickname “Mike ...
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Peeping Peacock Mantis Shrimp

Occurred on May 20, 2023 / Lembeh, Sulawesi, Indonesia Info from Licensor: "A Peacock mantis shrimp poked its head out. The eyes of the mantis shrimp have a special structure, and their movements are ...
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This SC critter has the world’s fastest punch & can strike faster than a bullet. Here’s how

Peacock mantis shrimp like Douglas are “called thumb-splitters in the aquarium business,” said Elliot Provance, director of living collections and exhibitions at Discovery Place. ALEX CASON Among the ...
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This SC critter has the world’s fastest punch & can strike faster than a bullet. Here’s how

Among the many shrimp species that surround South Carolina’s coast, the mantis shrimp stands out as the most notable of them all. Although not even a true shrimp species, mantis shrimp, or stomatopods ...