Aquarium’s new critter packs a pulverizing punch

[BlueGin]

I've never seen one of these critters before. Very colorful. Must be why they are called peacock shrimp. Wonder how they know they can see " a thermonuclear bomb of light and beauty." Wonder what that looks like too.

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium has added a colorful new creature that must be kept alone in its exhibit because of the extraordinary power contained within its lobster-like body. Even though the peacock mantis shrimp will have no company, it was with trepidation and not-so-fond memories that the California facility decided to place one on display.

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[JakeStarkey]

My mother had a punch that was devastating, bluegin. These shrimps would look at her turn to run . . . and be dipped in her shrimp sauce at dinner.

 

[BlueGin]

My mother had a punch that was devastating, bluegin. These shrimps would look at her turn to run . . . and be dipped in her shrimp sauce at dinner.

Punch? As in killer alcoholic type beverage...or right hook?

 

[dilloduck]

I've never seen one of these critters before. Very colorful. Must be why they are called peacock shrimp. Wonder how they know they can see " a thermonuclear bomb of light and beauty." Wonder what that looks like too.

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium has added a colorful new creature that must be kept alone in its exhibit because of the extraordinary power contained within its lobster-like body. Even though the peacock mantis shrimp will have no company, it was with trepidation and not-so-fond memories that the California facility decided to place one on display.

Aquarium's new critter packs a pulverizing punch | GrindTV.com

Remind me not to put that thing in my pocket.

 

[JakeStarkey]

My mother had a punch that was devastating, bluegin. These shrimps would look at her turn to run . . . and be dipped in her shrimp sauce at dinner.

Punch? As in killer alcoholic type beverage...or right hook?

both!

 

[BlueGin]

My mother had a punch that was devastating, bluegin. These shrimps would look at her turn to run . . . and be dipped in her shrimp sauce at dinner.

Punch? As in killer alcoholic type beverage...or right hook?

both!

I'm thinking shrimp and punch would go good together.

 

[BlueGin]

I've never seen one of these critters before. Very colorful. Must be why they are called peacock shrimp. Wonder how they know they can see " a thermonuclear bomb of light and beauty." Wonder what that looks like too.

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The Monterey Bay Aquarium has added a colorful new creature that must be kept alone in its exhibit because of the extraordinary power contained within its lobster-like body. Even though the peacock mantis shrimp will have no company, it was with trepidation and not-so-fond memories that the California facility decided to place one on display.

Aquarium's new critter packs a pulverizing punch | GrindTV.com

Remind me not to put that thing in my pocket.

Aw...where is your sense of adventure?

 

[JakeStarkey]

Punch? As in killer alcoholic type beverage...or right hook?

both!

I'm thinking shrimp and punch would go good together.

A good horse radish for the shrimp and a tangy chilled lemonade

 

[koshergrl]

That thing is exceedingly creepy.

 

[daveman]

Within the mantis shrimp’s shell are hinged arm-like claws, with fist-like clubs at their ends. They lash out with the speed of a .22-caliber bullet—the fastest punch in the world—and literally smash its prey (see accompanying video).​

Ummm...the video says 73 feet per second. Per Wiki, .22 long rifle cartridges have a muzzle velocity ranging from 1,080 ft/s to over 1,400 ft/s.

Maybe the author meant "They lash out with the speed of a .22-caliber bullet dropped from a moderate height."

The shrimp is impressive enough without tossing out distorted facts.