Fighting Mantis Shrimp Reluctant To Use Deadly Force On Fellow Species Members
- 9 years ago
Researchers recently learned that although mantis shrimp could easily lay waste to one another, when they fight they’re reluctant to use deadly force.
The mantis shrimp is known for having a feisty demeanor and a set of truly powerful hammer-like appendages that can easily crack the shells of crabs and clams.
Researchers at Duke University recently learned that, despite the creatures’ ability to attack, when they fight each other, they’re reluctant to use deadly force.
Scuffles between mantis shrimp occur frequently and are typically over real estate.
In their world,
The mantis shrimp is known for having a feisty demeanor and a set of truly powerful hammer-like appendages that can easily crack the shells of crabs and clams.
Researchers at Duke University recently learned that, despite the creatures’ ability to attack, when they fight each other, they’re reluctant to use deadly force.
Scuffles between mantis shrimp occur frequently and are typically over real estate.
In their world,