Mantis Shrimp

These vivid scavangers are furious pursuers. Their front appendages pack a punch robust enough to break the glass of an aquarium. It is not shocking that this capacity is additionally utilized to catch prey.

Mantis shrimp are distant relatives of true shrimp, crabs, and lobsters. Their most famous feature is their second pair of limbs, which are enlarged into deadly attacking weapons. They can shoot out a sharp, jagged blade with a fistlike club,with lightning speed to attack prey. Different species can be classed as “smashers” or “spearers,” depending on which part of their weapon is best developed.