All you need to know about this marine crustacean
What does the mantis shrimp eat?
The mantis shrimp eats fish, octopus, squid, molluscs and crustaceans.Where is the mantis shrimp found?
Worldwide, across tropical, temperate, and in some polar waters.What is the size of the mantis shrimp?
The largest mantis shrimp can grow up to 40 cm.About the contributors
Wenzel Pinto
is a marine biologist at the Nature Conservation Foundation and is currently working on reef dynamics and island vulnerability in the Lakshadweep archipelago.
Diviya Mehra
is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.
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