It is common knowledge that Andrew and I have a thing for mantis shrimps. Simply put, they are sweet. Andrew even has a poster of a mantis shrimp on the ceiling in his bedroom.
New research in a recent issue of
Current Biology indicates that these amazing creatures are even MORE incredible than we thought. Not only do they have ridiculous coloration, the same super creepy appearance and the fastest/most powerful strike of any animal in the kingdom, but now it would seem, they have the most complex eyes as well.
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Posted on April 22, 2008 4:49 PM • 1 Comments •
Dentistry under the sea looks a lot less painful but potentially much more dangerous for the hygienist. Moray and cleaner shrimp. Photo credit to Erwin Kodiat Sand Diver and Pedersen's cleaner shrimp. Photo credit to Reef Reflections Fun fact: adorable...
Posted on February 23, 2008 5:01 PM • 2 Comments •
The pistol shrimp uses a specialized claw to create a blast of pressure to stun or kill their prey. This motion can also create a burst of light from a collapsing cavitation bubble. Fascinating video footage.
Posted on February 5, 2008 10:52 AM • 9 Comments •
Some of you may be familiar with this dish, but the rest of you are in for a real treat! This Chinese delicacy consists of large shrimp that have been immersed in alcohol, making them more than a little groggy...
Posted on December 7, 2007 5:55 PM • 3 Comments •
Dr. Larry Madin of the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and Phillipine scientists returned from two weeks in the Celebes Sea, located off the Phillippines southernmost archipelago, this Tuesday with some potential new deep sea discoveries.
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Posted on October 16, 2007 7:55 PM • 6 Comments •
Here are my rationalizations for posting this on Zooillogix: #1 I can't find anything else at the moment that is anywhere near as interesting #2 There's an abundance of animal life on these pizzas #3 It's friggin awesome Without further...
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Posted on August 27, 2007 12:18 AM • 9 Comments •
Don't look at me, I'm hideously bloated!Researchers at Ben-Gurion University in Negev, Israel, have identified whiteleg shrimp as the only known species where the male has a reproductive cycle or "period." The male whitelegs--actually a type of prawn--generate two sperm...
Posted on June 18, 2007 7:37 PM • 0 Comments •
Without further delay, we bring you....Shrimp on a Treadmill.Add to: Slashdot del.icio.us reddit newsvine Y! MyWeb...
Posted on May 7, 2007 2:59 PM • 0 Comments •
