The mantis shrimp has a pair of powerful pincers, which are quite powerful when launching an attack. They can break glass and even clip off people's fingers. This is its power.

The mantis shrimp is a carnivorous marine crustacean that branched off from other members of the class Physozoa about 34,000 years ago. Mantis shrimps usually grow to around 10 centimeters (3.9 inches) in length, although a few can reach 38 centimeters (15 inches). The largest mantis shrimp ever recorded was 46 centimeters (18 inches) long.

It was sandwiched near Fort Pierce on the Indian River. The mantis shrimp's carapace (the hard, thick shell that covers crustaceans and some other species) covers only the back of the head and the first four parts of the thorax. Colors range from tan to bright colors, and there are more than 450 known species of mantis shrimp. They are one of the most important predators in many shallow water, tropical and subtropical marine habitats.

However, despite their commonness, little is known about them because many species spend most of their time hiding in caves and caves.

Mantis shrimp are long-lived and display complex behaviors, such as courtesy fighting. Some species use fluorescence patterns on their bodies to signal with themselves and even other species, extending the range of behavioral signals. They learn and remember well and are able to recognize neighbors with whom they interact frequently. They can identify them by visual signals and even personal scent. Many humans have developed complex social behaviors to defend themselves against competitors.

In their lifetime, they can have up to 20 or 30 breeding episodes. Depending on the species, the eggs can be laid and placed in a burrow, or they can be carried under the female's tail until they hatch. Also depending on the species, males and females may come together just for mating, or they may be in a monogamous, long-term relationship.