Peacock Mantis Shrimp's 'Relatives,' the Sea King's Hidden Weapon, a Stunning Technique
Today we introduce a 'king' of the sea. When it comes to this 'king', everyone should be familiar with its relatives – the crayfish. It is also a member of the shrimp crab family; belonging to the shrimp crab genus.
Its scientific name is 'Praying Mantis Shrimp' , and it also has other names, such as Peacock Mantis Shrimp and Clown Mantis Shrimp, etc. The reason why it is called 'Peacock Mantis Shrimp' is mainly because its hunting method is like that of a praying mantis. Because its color is the most vibrant among the shrimp crab family, it is also relatively easy to distinguish.
Living habits
Praying Mantis Shrimp lives in the seabed at a depth of 3-40 meters, and likes warm environments, about 22-28°C of warm water. It usually lives in U-shaped caves built by itself with gravel, or in the crevices of coral reefs or rocks.
If prey passes by, it will attack prey in a sneak attack, just like a tortoise waiting for a hare predator.
Special Abilities
Speaking of hunting methods, let's talk about its special abilities – 'Praying Mantis Fist'. When hunting or attacking prey, it will shoot its hunting arm forward at a speed of fifty-one seconds, with a maximum speed exceeding 80 kilometers per hour (like the speed of a small car), even attacking prey and generating high temperatures from friction, which can even make the surrounding water spark. The fish tank can't withstand its one punch (if you want to raise it, pay attention to the container aspect!).
Moreover, this 'big brother'because it has to 'practice' its signature action 'Praying Mantis Fist' , so its 'glove' needs aboutfive thousand 'practices' and then needs periodic molting to replace 'glove'.
Bad Temper
Because'martial arts' reasons , Praying Mantis Shrimp is particularly fond of 'sparring' with other marine animals. Whether it's marine 'slow' shellfish, snails, or 'shrimp soldiers and crabs', or even fish, as long as it is chosen, it will give them a few 'Praying Mantis Fist'.
Even if it's a 'marine resident' that's bigger than it, if it's looked down upon, it won't escape being exploded, and then this 'big brother' will be dragged home to enjoy a delicious meal.
It is said that 'big fish eat small fish, and small fish eat shrimp'. Praying Mantis Shrimp cannot escape the fate of being eaten by fish.Its main enemy is fish.But it is not so easily subject to fate. When it is about to be swallowed by a fish, it will always struggle fiercely, as if protesting, which makes it difficult for the fish to swallow, so it will spit it out, thus escaping miraculously.
Unique Visual System
Praying Mantis Shrimp has 'yin-yang eyes', which can see 'another world' that other animals cannot see, a peculiar world. In that world, colors are brilliant and it can see ultraviolet, infrared, polarized light (some insects, birds can see and use it to navigate), circular polarized light (some crustaceans reflect circular polarized light, which looks like shimmering jewelry, and can be used for courtship between Praying Mantis Shrimp).
It is said that shrimp cuisine is the simplest to steam. Steaming Praying Mantis Shrimp should not steam for too long, otherwise it will easily destroy the deliciousness of the meat, and shrimp needs to be paired with seasonings to taste good.
