Mantis Shrimp

About the Mantis Shrimp

Technically a crustacean not an insect, but one of the most extraordinary arthropods. Their punch accelerates at 102,000 m/s2 - the fastest limb movement in the animal kingdom. They can shatter aquarium glass. They have 16 types of photoreceptors (humans have 3) and can see polarized light and possibly circular polarized light. Over 450 species. The peacock mantis shrimp is one of the most colorful animals alive. They can distinguish between different types of coral. Their strikes create cavitation bubbles that generate light and heat.