AN EXTREMELY rare marine creature for The ... is this record showing the mantis shrimp within seagrass, a habitat vitally important for marine life, including these remarkable crustaceans. "The trust ...

There are more than 400 different species of mantis shrimp ... s tail—and their hinged forearms which resemble that of a praying mantis and are kept tucked away until the moment of attack.

Praying mantises have mastered the art of how not to be seen. Their camouflage has both defensive and offensive applications – it helps them avoid being preyed upon, and it also helps them sneak up on ...