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RAINBOW MANTIS SHRIMP or STOMATOPODS ©Stephen Holinski Mantis shrimp or stomatopods are marine crustaceans, the members of the order Stomatopoda. They are neither shrimp nor mantids, but receive their name purely from the physical resemblance to both praying mantis and shrimp. They may reach 30 centimetres (12 in) in length, although exceptional cases of up to 38 cm (15 in) have been recorded.   The carapace of mantis shrimp covers only the rear part of the head and the first four segments of the thorax. Mantis shrimp appear in a variety of colours, from shades of browns to bright neon colours. Although they are common animals they are poorly understood. Called “sea locusts” by ancient Assyrians, “prawn killers” in Australia and now sometimes referred to as “thumb splitters” — because of the animal’s ability to inflict painful gashes if handled incautiously Mantis shrimp sport powerful claws that they use to attack and kill prey by spearing, stunning or dismemberment. Although it happens rarely, some larger species of mantis shrimp are capable of breaking through aquarium glass with a single strike from this weapon. Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantis_shrimp Other photos you might enjoy: Mantis Shrimp (vision) Time Lapse of Giant Spider Crab Moulting Transparent Crayfish —- fuckyeahnatureandwildlife: EGG PROTECTOR Photograph by Stephen Holinski A picture of a mantis shrimp guarding its eggs in Anilao, Philippines, viewing the world in 11 or 12 primary colors, as opposed to our humble 3.

RAINBOW MANTIS SHRIMP or STOMATOPODS ©Stephen Holinski

  • Mantis shrimp or stomatopods are marine crustaceans, the members of the order Stomatopoda.
  • They are neither shrimp nor mantids, but receive their name purely from the physical resemblance to both praying mantis and shrimp.
  • They may reach 30 centimetres (12 in) in length, although exceptional cases of up to 38 cm (15 in) have been recorded.  
  • The carapace of mantis shrimp covers only the rear part of the head and the first four segments of the thorax.
  • Mantis shrimp appear in a variety of colours, from shades of browns to bright neon colours.
  • Although they are common animals they are poorly understood.
  • Called “sea locusts” by ancient Assyrians, “prawn killers” in Australia and now sometimes referred to as “thumb splitters” — because of the animal’s ability to inflict painful gashes if handled incautiously
  • Mantis shrimp sport powerful claws that they use to attack and kill prey by spearing, stunning or dismemberment.
  • Although it happens rarely, some larger species of mantis shrimp are capable of breaking through aquarium glass with a single strike from this weapon.

Fact Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mantis_shrimp

Other photos you might enjoy:

Mantis Shrimp (vision)

Time Lapse of Giant Spider Crab Moulting

Transparent Crayfish

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fuckyeahnatureandwildlife:

EGG PROTECTOR

Photograph by Stephen Holinski

A picture of a mantis shrimp guarding its eggs in Anilao, Philippines, viewing the world in 11 or 12 primary colors, as opposed to our humble 3.

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    Best line: Although it happens rarely, some larger species of mantis shrimp are capable of breaking through aquarium...
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    I’m sorry, I couldn’t control myself when I saw the word ‘TOMATO’ in there
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    Mantis shrimp: one of my absolute favorite animals.
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    Not only do mantis shrimp look way cooler than you, but they’re overall better at life in general! The stomapod’s strike...
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    Egg Protector (Photo by Stephen Holinski)
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    MANTIS SHRIMP ©Stephen Holinski