Observatory: Peacock Mantis Shrimp Has a Knockout Punch

Monday, June 11, 2012 - 13:41 in Astronomy & Space

The peacock mantis shrimp uses its clubs to rain quick, powerful blows on its prey, with little damage to itself because of the claws’ complex three-layer structure.

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