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Biology

How Do Mantis Shrimp Punch With Enough Force to Shatter Glass?

Quick fact

The peacock mantis shrimp's club can accelerate at over 10,000 g, making it one of the fastest and most powerful movements in the animal kingdom.

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Mantis shrimp are small, colorful crustaceans, yet they can deliver a punch faster than a bullet and strong enough to break aquarium glass. How do these tiny creatures generate such incredible force?