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Mantis Shrimp Punches Crab’s Arm Off

The Peacock Mantis Shrimp is a puny pugilist with a ferocious attitude. They are more than a little territorial, they know exactly who’s moving through their patch…Unaware of the mantis shrimp’s presence, the crab strays close.

Too close. With the velocity of a .22 caliber bullet, the mantis shrimp’s strike is the fastest in the animal kingdom The assault is so fast that friction makes the surrounding water boil… The devastating punch knocks the limbs of the victim and delivers a quick death…

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