Armed with kaleidoscopic eyesight, the ability to send secret messages and a punch so fast it can boil water, mantis shrimps are a force to be reckoned with. What is a mantis shri ...

The peacock mantis shrimp is the Mike Tyson of the shrimp world, capable of delivering a mean punch. The impact pressure from these little guys rivals that of a small-caliber bullet. Despite their ...

With only 5% of the ocean being explored, it is not surprising that creatures exist beneath its surface that are a complete mystery. As new species are discovered, scientists work diligently to learn ...

Rainbow shrimp vision is the most complex of any animal on Earth. Also known as the mantis shrimp, the creature has between 12 and 16 photoreceptors, allowing them to see light in wavelengths ranging ...

Casting and seeking crew for "Peacock Mantis Shrimp Man," a student film. Synopsis: After learning the culprits of a series of kidnappings and his stolen childhood are one and the same, Q ventures ...

The peacock mantis shrimp and our sense of color -- The spookfish and our dark vision -- The great gray owl and our sense of hearing -- The star-nosed mole and our sense of touch -- The common vampire ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The psychedelic-looking peacock mantis shrimp ...