Mantis Shrimp (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical marine burrowing crustaceans with large grasping appendages.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The mantis shrimp is known for its vibrant colors and impressive fighting abilities in tropical marine environments.
- Mantis shrimp are formidable predators that use their large grasping appendages to capture prey in their underground burrows.
- Researchers have been studying the unique eyesight of the mantis shrimp, which can see up to 12 different colors and perceive polarized light.
- In tropical marine ecosystems, mantis shrimp play a crucial role in controlling the population of smaller crustaceans and mollusks.
- The mantis shrimp's powerful claws can accelerate at the speed of a .22 caliber bullet, making them one of the most formidable crustaceans in the ocean.