Mantis Shrimp

[Mortiiss]

Are the kings of the sea. Best animal I've ever seen. Look at this shit:

http://theoatmeal.com/comics/mantis_shrimp

1. They see 16 different colors whereas we only see 3 and all variances of the 3.
2. One of the most violent sea creatures, instantly attacking any other creature who approaches their lair. They also go out on hunts unlike other crustaceans.
3. Two raptorial appendages on the front of its body known as "murder sticks". These things pop loud and can shatter aquarium glass easily.
4. Moves quickly and exerts force using supercavitation, which it can use to push other creatures away and in some cases, kill them.
5. Produces tiny bursts of light through a process called sonoluminescence.

And the final bit:
Despite seeing a vast rainbow of colors and a very interesting beautiful world, this creatures decides to live in a cave, look awesome, and kill everything else that comes near it. That's awesome.


Rape clips of this monster in action:
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[Rellapse10]

to they wear eyeliner?

[Rellapse10]

do

[Mortiiss]

No.

[Doors]

I bet I could take one down.

[Mortiiss]

Originally Posted by Doors [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I bet I could take one down.

If you're human, I'd hope so - otherwise, that'd be pretty pathetic.

[Rellapse10]

Originally Posted by Doors [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

I bet I could take one down.

with my pecker

[Mortiiss]

Originally Posted by Uthgaard [You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.]

They don't actually see 16 different colors. theoatmeal is entertaining, but not exactly primary literature. The extra cones are for detecting em energy outside of visible range, including uv, polarization, and the rest are for processsing it all right in their eyes, since they have shrimp for brains.

And it was meant to be entertaining. Thanks for the fact check anyway, though.

[Doors]

I want to fight one of these things right now lets do this.

[Halfelfbard]

Man dont rag on Mortiiss, he has an amazing Bane costume...that shit is baller. Im 100% jealous.