by Matthew Stansbery | Jun 24, 2015 | Funny, Invertebrates, Science, Technology
Researchers from the University of Riverside are studying the internal bone structure of Mantis Shrimp in an effort to reduce the damaging effects of head trauma associated with American Football.… by Matthew Stansbery | Apr 28, 2014 | Funny, Invertebrates, Science, Too Cute
Because we would all rather be laughing than working here is some funny, yet surprisingly accurate, commentary on the Mantis Shrimp!... by Todd Gardner | Apr 4, 2014 | DIY, Fish, Invertebrates, Science, Seahorses
Springtime in New York brings the return of migratory birds and fishes, hibernating reptiles and amphibians, and if you know where to look, massive swarms of the mysid shrimp, Neomysis americana. … by Reef To Rainforest | Aug 1, 2013 | Invertebrates, Photography
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DtNAqK_V-lg Speed Kills: The Fastest Punch in the World This is an excellent, must-see video including a 3D animation of the mechanics of the smashing mechanisms displayed by Peacock Mantis Shrimp, Odontodactylus scyllarus. Imagine an invertebrate predator cast in adamantium, the indestructible metal alloy of Superheroes, and this is what you might get. Credit: The Smithsonian Institution Smithsonian Channel | YouTube