The nickname "thumb splitter" was coined for them because they have the ability to punch their way through aquarium glass and are strong enough to split open human thumbs. Japanese mantis shrimp ...

Mantis shrimp belong to the order Stomatopoda ... Even more astonishing about this punch is that it is powerful enough to break the glass aquariums where they are kept captive.

While the shrimp stock is simmering, prepare the other ingredients. Put the glass noodles in a bowl, add cool water to cover and leave to soak until fully hydrated. Pour into a colander to drain ...

“Japanese mantis shrimp can easily be confused with a native ... are aggressive and “can punch their way through aquarium glass,” officials said. The Japanese mantis shrimp was first ...