Peacock mantis shrimp are one of the larger mantis shrimp species, measuring 1.2 to 7.1 inches in length. Appearance: Peacock mantis shrimp get their name from their kaleidoscope shell, ...

Mantis shrimp are powerful little crustaceans: With a single, strong punch, they can smash a shell with the force of a .22 caliber bullet, unleash a shockwave and even crack aquarium glass—all ...

Peacock mantis shrimp are popular among aquarium enthusiasts but can be difficult to keep in captivity because they often eat other species and can break glass tanks with their claws.

Remarkably, the peacock mantis shrimp packs a punch equal to the force of a .22 caliber bullet. These sea creatures may be small, but fishermen know This Shrimp Punches Harder Than Mike Tyson (Almost) ...

Peacock mantis shrimp have the most complex set of peepers in the animal kingdom. Each eye contains 12 photoreceptors that allow them to sense different types of color.

[Narrator] It is a peacock mantis shrimp. Despite its size, it packs a killer punch. This was just a warning. Better stay back. Fortunately, the mantis has a job to do.

Peacock mantis shrimp like Douglas are “called thumb-splitters in the aquarium business,” said Elliot Provance, director of living collections and exhibitions at Discovery Place.

Peacock mantis shrimp like Douglas are “called thumb-splitters in the aquarium business,” said Elliot Provance, director of living collections and exhibitions at Discovery Place.

Mantis shrimp are generally tiny, averaging 10 centimeters in length depending on the species. Despite their small stature, they pack powerful blows. Species like the peacock mantis shrimp can ...

The mantis shrimp comes equipped with its own weapons. It has claws that look like permanently clenched fists that are known as dactyl clubs. But when it smashes the shells of its prey, these ...

Scientists tested how the peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus) delivers its destructive blows without damaging its own body.François Libert via Flickr under CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Mantis ...