National Aquarium: Peacock Mantis Shrimp (Odontodactylus scyllarus)

Learn more about the peacock mantis shrimp!

Did you know that, because the mantis shrimp’s club can withstand incredible force, researchers believe that understanding its structure can help design body armor, protective sports gear and aerospace equipment?


Science Topics
Zoology
Animals
Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimp, & Krill
K-6
Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade

What are you looking for?

Organization

National Aquarium

Website URL

Type of Resource

Article

Assigned Categories