mikebok August 30, 2007 August 30, 2007 This is a Lysiosquillina maculata catching a fish. L. maculata are the largest species of mantis shrimp and have been recorded at over 40cm. This species live in monogamous pairs. The males catch food for the females that live below them in their burrows.
lanman August 30, 2007 August 30, 2007 just think if I knew how long 40cm was. 40 centimeter = 15.748 inch Okay - I'm glad that fish isn't my LEG!!! bob
mikebok August 30, 2007 Author August 30, 2007 Here is a video of one of these guys in Roy Caldwell's lab. Their strike speed is amazing. And here is Shelia Patek giving a talk about the strike speed of the smasher, Odontodactylus Scylarrus (peacock mantis).
jason the filter freak August 31, 2007 August 31, 2007 Yikes! thats awesome. Thats a beautiful meal there too :(
OUsnakebyte September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007 This is a Lysiosquillina maculata catching a fish. L. maculata are the largest species of mantis shrimp and have been recorded at over 40cm. This species live in monogamous pairs. The males catch food for the females that live below them in their burrows. This is the first I have heard of this type of sociality observed in a crustacean. Off the top of my head, I can think of any other examples - the male catching food for the female and monogamous pairs. Anyone know of another crustacean that exhibits this type of behavior? Just awesome - thanks for the post. Cheers Mike
OUsnakebyte September 1, 2007 September 1, 2007 Well, just did some digging around - looks like there are a few mantis species that exhibit this behavior. Awesome.
hbh September 6, 2007 September 6, 2007 Thanks for the posting! It was a good watch well worth the time.
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