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DID YOU KNOW?A mantis shrimp’spunch is fast enoughto crack aquariumglass.ANIMALSsomanyfacts.com

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A mantis shrimp’s punch is fast enough to crack aquarium glass.

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Some mantis shrimps strike with club-like limbs at speeds of around 23 metres per second. The blow is so fast it forms collapsing bubbles that deliver a second shock to the prey.

Source: Mantis shrimp (Wikipedia)

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