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This Shrimp Punches Harder Than Mike Tyson (Almost)

Watch the Video Click here to watch on YouTube The peacock mantis shrimp is the Mike Tyson of the shrimp world, capable of ...

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

Dubbed the 'Mike Tyson of the Ocean,' the peacock mantis shrimp packs a formidable punch, capable of shattering shells and ...
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Mantis Shrimp Has Built-In Shades

Researchers knew the mantis shrimp had some tricked-out peepers—its visual world consists of 11 to 12 basic colors (compared with three for humans) as well as infrared and ultraviolet light. If you're ...

‘Monogamous’ creatures sucked from beach in Japan turn out to be new species

Researchers analyzed the DNA of the shrimp and realized they’d discovered a new species: Bigelowina komaii, or Komai’s mantis shrimp. Komai’s mantis shrimp can reach about 3 inches in length, the ...