A study published in Science explores the mechanisms that allow the mantis shrimp's striking limb to unleash such force ...

The mantis shrimp comes equipped with its own weapons. It has claws that look like permanently clenched fists that are known as dactyl clubs. But when it smashes the shells of its prey, these fists ...

Mantis shrimp are colorful creatures with an incredibly ... Moreover, it could inspire better ways to prevent blast injuries in military and sports settings.

Mantis shrimp are truly spectacular predators of the marine world. Like a praying mantis, the mantis shrimp use a specialised pair of forelimbs to capture prey and are divided into the ‘spearers ...