September 30, 2011
mantis shrimp from wikipedia: 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.

mantis shrimp

from wikipedia:

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.

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    shrimps = most badass thing found yet?
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    This looks like a pokemon.
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    Shit just got real. Nature’s Prison Break.
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    think about that, y’all. A...glass. Anyone who says marine biology isn’t awesome is
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    fascinating. Also, possibly the inspiration for Penny Arcade’s Claw Shrimp?
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    course Australians only think of them in relation...are super cool. When
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