The video discusses the aggressive and fearless nature of mantises, and their ability to hunt a wide variety of prey, including birds, snakes, and other insects. Mantises are not traditional predators that chase their prey, but rather, they often ambush their prey from a hiding place. They are well-camouflaged and wait until their prey is too close or appears to strike. The video also mentions that mantises are not very resistant, but they are quite effective at attacking their prey.
Mantises have a unique hunting strategy. They are able to calculate the speed, strength, and distance of each throw, and adjust their speed of impact accordingly. This is unusual for insects, as they generally move as if on the same program, and if the prey falls into the capture or not, it's just a matter of luck. However, experiments have shown that mantises do indeed regulate the speed of impact, and can even stop and correct their mistake if they realize they've calculated the speed incorrectly.
Mantises are also known for their defense mechanisms. If a potential predator approaches, the mantis usually gets up and spreads its front legs and wings to seem bigger. Some species even have patterns on their exoskeleton to scare away more enemies. If intimidating tactics don't work, the mantis may hit or pinch the predator with its front legs, or even bite. They can also make hissing sounds to scare away potential predators.
The video also mentions an underwater relative of the mantis, the manta shrimp. The manta shrimp is larger than an ordinary mantis, and is just as fearless. It can reach 30 centimeters in length, and its formidable weapon is a second pair of limb jaws, which are sharp as a razor and can pierce into the body until the prey stops resisting.
The video concludes with a mention of another marine creature, the snapping shrimp. The snapping shrimp has a superpower that hides in its larger claw. When it feels that its prey is nearby, it opens the top of its large claw, allowing water to penetrate into a small chamber in the bend. At the right moment, it pushes the water out of the chamber with pressure, creating bubbles that are fast enough to stun or kill the prey. When the bubbles burst, they make a snap sound, giving the shrimp its name. The volume of the snaps can go up to 210 decibels, which is more than a gunshot.
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1. Mantises are not just strange, they are real killing machines. They can kill not only the representatives of their