These critters get their name from their kaleidoscope shell—like a peacock’s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying ... mantis shrimp boast these spectacular colors.

To determine the color of an object ... or clubbing their prey with their powerful claws (like those of a praying mantis, hence the name). "The extraordinary sensory machinery of the eye midband ...

This image shows a species of praying mantis known as Deiphobe brunneri ... more brightly colored and have a higher level of detail than its body and legs. These colors and details also aid in making ...

Discover how scientists have taken inspiration from praying mantises to create artificial compound eyes that revolutionize 3D ...