Mantis Shrimp Strikes (IMAGE)

University of California - Santa Barbara

Mantis Shrimp Strikes

Caption

Caught mid-action, mantis shrimp strikes are so fast that they briefly vaporize a patch or water in front of them. For a rival on the receiving end, an armored tail makes an effective shield.

Credit

Patrick Green

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