Peacock mantis shrimp are one of the larger mantis shrimp species, measuring 1.2 to 7.1 inches in length. Peacock mantis shrimp get their name from their kaleidoscope shell, like a peacock’s ...

Walkers on coast of Isle of Wight find “elusive” predator, a mantis shrimp, “tangled in seagrass.” A video shows the aquatic animal swim.

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 ...

The mantis shrimp can smash through the shells of prey with its powerful strike. Credit: johnandersonphoto/Getty One of the world’s most fearsome crustaceans has evolved to deliver deadly ...

This giant spearing mantis shrimp moves into its new saltwater aquarium equipped with deep substrate, rockwork tunnels, and ...