Although it is possible for humans to eat mantis shrimp—they are considered a delicacy in Asian countries—it’s not common because they put up such a fight. Inspired by mantis shrimps’ eyes ...

I write about the world of biology. At first glance, the mantis shrimp is an unassuming crustacean that spends its days scuttling along the seafloor. But don’t let their small size fool you into ...

These shrimp are generally solitary and like to live alone in burrows that they dig in the sand or rocks.

The species were first reported in New Zealand in Kaipara Harbour, Northland, in 2010. The closest known location to the Bay ...

The species were first reported in New Zealand in Kaipara Harbour, Northland, in 2010. The closest known location to the Bay of Plenty where they have been identified is Thames Harbour. It is not ...