More gorgeous “shrimp” for your day: The Mantis Shrimp
Despite their name, the mantis shrimps are neither shrimp nor mantises, but receive their name purely from the physical resemblance to both the praying mantis and the shrimp. These creatures are sometimes referred to as “thumb splitters” because their claws are strong enough to split human appendages. These highly intelligent creatures are often monogamous and they get to know and regularly interact with their neighbors. The mantis shrimp also has the best eyesight in the animal world with 16 different photoreceptor types (compared to four in humans). But – what really makes these creatures badass is their ability to break out of aquariums by smashing the glass with their claws. It has a punch stronger than a .22 calibre pistol.and their eyes could lead to the new generation of DVD players
According to Wikipedia, there are around 400 species of mantis shrimp! These ones look like they might be peacock mantis shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus). Here’s a video of one fighting an emerald crab: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hkv_30niM_A
Look at this cutie!
