Mantis shrimp

One of nature’s finest peculiarities is the mantis shrimp, a crustacean closely related to the pistol shrimp. The pistol shrimp occupy the family Alphidae, while mantis shrimp are the most notable part of the broader order Stomatopoda (Duffy, 2003). Nonetheless, the groups are considered evolutionary brothers and the traits and instincts of the organisms are closely related, as both have the strength and agility to create cavitation bubbles as a direct result of their strike (Patek, 2004). In addition, both are within subcategories of the class Malacostraca. Stomatopoda is an aquatic order dwelling primarily in colonies in tropical shallow waters. Their grouping and dwelling capabilities are but one of the features setting Stomatopoda…

“Why the Mantis Shrimp is my new favorite animal” particularly. I found this graphic text was both informative and entertaining. Besides, it is vividly written, properly illustrated and excellently captioned. In addition, what strikes at a first reading is its enigmatic and unique images, which they cast their spells on me, whereas l want to take a hard look at it in order to find out what the mantis shrimp was, and its peculiar enchantment. What’s more, I have always had an inquiring mind…

The Mantis Shrimp looks like a shrimp, but it is in fact not any type of Shrimp. The Mantis Shrimp is a type of marine crustacean that lives in the ocean. The Mantis Shrimp has a beautiful look, because the color of its body look like a rainbow, and thus it is why it looks like a creature with such beauty. The Mantis Shrimp also has two secondary claws, and each claw has the ability/capability to retract itself, and then after that, it will release itself with an intense amount of speed and…

know of are fantastical and unique; like the mantis shrimp. Although small, this creature has proven to be one of the toughest and complex creatures of the sea and land. It is a deadly predator and a fierce prey. It uses its appendages to strike its foes with the force of bullet and it can see far past the colour spectrum of most organisms. It is possible that learning the mechanisms behind these advanced adaptations could help us design more efficient machinery and perhaps increase our…

Global Matters Most people go through life trying to blend in. Just like a school of tuna, people stay in the center of a group for their safety because they are less likely to be targeted by their predators. This way of living is great if you want to scrape by in life; however it lacks uniqueness. People who just blend in life often miss out on the best parts of it, which is why I prefer to live my life like a mantis shrimp. The mantis shrimp stands out with its vibrant coloring, but has a very…

Arthropods are made up mostly of crustacean about 50,000 known and divided into groups; Branchiopods, Maxillopods, Malacostraca and Ostracods. The Malacostraca is divided into five different groups, decapods, stomatopods, euphausiids, amphipod and isopods. Decapods include crabs, lobster and shrimp it’s the largest species. Decapod means ten to five pairs of legs most first pair are modified as large claws, called chelipeds. Most decapods hatch as a zoea but on some occasion shrimp can hatch a…

chose to read this week, Why the Mantis Shrimp is my new favorite animal. This engaging text was written and illustrated by Matthew Inman under the pseudonym, The Oatmeal. I chose this story randomly because I have had aquatic creatures in the past and thought I would move to the next story on the list if the narrative did not appeal to me. From the beginning, I found the author's style informative and educational, but in a fun, charming way, written at a level that most people would understand.…

Hey there, did you know there are seventy-five different species of stingrays? That's a lot! Sting Rays are also closely related to sharks. The manta rays are the biggest species yet. They can reach up to seven feet wide and a length of fourteen feet long. Their diet is crustaceans, planktons, and small fish. The manta rays like staying just above the seabed to get cleaned. They also have the largest brain of any sea creature, so they probably make even the average dolphin jealous. Manta rays…

reality of a human fearing for his life in a most simple, yet effective, manner (14). “Two” - This poem has a depressing tone and hits the reader with a sense of reality. These insects are driven by instinct alone. These insects, the bees and male praying mantises, knowingly have intercourse knowing what awaits them, death. They sacrifice themselves so that they can spread their genes-the genes their fathers and forefathers gave their lives for. Komunyakaa emphasizes this point by using a…

In this restaurant you can find many different types of dishes, from appetizers to desserts. They offer a fabulous lunch menu, which has everything from soup, salad and lunch sandwiches, as well as also offering the hot pasta meals for lunch. One of my favorites is the Italian grill cheese and ham sandwich for $12.95. It includes four cheeses, prosciutto, arugula, oven dried tomatoes, on a Sicilian roll, it will melt your mouth. They also offer an affordable $9.95 special, which includes soup,…