mantis shrimp

noun

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Understanding how mantis shrimp defend themselves from extreme force could inspire new technology. Tim Stevens, Ars Technica, 22 Feb. 2025 The team of researchers tested a hypothesis that the peacock mantis shrimp’s resilience comes from the structure of its dactyl clubs. Sara Hashemi, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Feb. 2025 With one blow, the mantis shrimp can defend their territory or kill its prey. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 7 Feb. 2025 This secondary shockwave effect, along with the initial impact force, makes the mantis shrimp's strike even more devastating. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mantis shrimp

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First Known Use

1871, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mantis shrimp was in 1871

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“Mantis shrimp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mantis%20shrimp. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.

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