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Mantis Shrimp Are Wicked Creatures

By Luke • Jul 28th, 2009 • Category: Fish and Invertebrate, Videos

I’m not sure how I made it this long without knowing about Mantis Shrimp. Holy crap. These things are crazy. I’ve recently begun to browse a few videos on YouTube that showcase some Mantis Shrimp and I’m kinda creeped out.

Check this out:

I’ll probably have nightmares tonight, ha.

So I decided to check into these guys a bit.

  • They are mostly solitary and very aggressive
  • They are divided into two types: smashers and spearers
  • The Smashers can generate enough force with their attack to break glass
  • They have some of the most advanced vision of any living species
  • Some people eat them as seafood
  • Some people keep them in aquariums

Interesting stuff.

Related posts:

  1. Video: Young Green Mantis Shrimp Eating
  2. Video: Cleaner Shrimp At Work
  3. My New Cleaner Shrimp: Where’s He Hiding?
  4. Yet Another New Cleaner Shrimp
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Luke is the owner and caretaker of a 75 gallon aquarium in his home studio. Good times.
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