Crabs mantis attacked prey at a speed exceeding the speed of a flying bullet

In nature, there are several types stomatopods having different claw shapes, and accordingly, various ways of attacking the victim. Some use pincers to stun the victim, the other - to strike and murder.

Interestingly, the crabs mantis attack with such speed that literally cleave the water molecules. As a result of cancer around for a short time a so-called cavitation bubbles. The speed with which these animals attacking prey, gives the right to call them one of the fastest creatures on earth.

These crustaceans are found surprisingly often, but their amazing abilities were discovered recently. The attack captured on video, which was later processed using a special program.

via factroom.ru