24M views · 107K reactions | Armed with the most sophisticated vision and fastest strike of any predator on Earth, the mantis shrimp is an unsuspecting threat. | National Geographic | Facebook

It can be tough to tell whether a mantis shrimp is dead or just molting, especially since molting can make them look lifeless. Here's how to distinguish between the two and what might cause a mantis shrimp to die | Hai Hai

Meet the peacock mantis shrimp – the ocean’s most dazzling little powerhouse! 💥 With glowing purple eyes, striped armour, and orange limbs, this tropical crustacean comes in two forms: spearers and smashers. Smashers strike with bullet-like force — strong enough to crack glass! 💣 Their limbs? Reinforced with shock-absorbing molecules now inspiring real-world tech. #MantisShrimp #TwoOceansAquarium #OceanFacts | Two Oceans Aquarium