Mantis Shrimp Quiz

How many kinds of mantis shrimp are there?

• 450

• 600

• 800

• 200

What is the length range of mantis shrimp?

• 15-25 inches

• 2-15 inches

• 1-5 inches

• 10-20 inches

How many light-sensing parts make up each eye of the mantis shrimp?

• 7,500

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 12,500

What do mantis shrimp use to punch their prey?

• Tentacles

• Claws

• Spear-shaped limbs

• Club-shaped front limbs

At what speed can mantis shrimp swing their clubs to smash their prey?

• 50 miles per hour

• 60 miles per hour

• 40 miles per hour

• 30 miles per hour

Where do mantis shrimp with clubs live?

• In holes in rocks, coral, or sponges

• In the sandy beaches

• In the open ocean

• In the deep sea trenches

What do mantis shrimp with spears use to dig their burrows?

• Their clubs

• Their claws

• Their tails

• Their mouthparts

What is the main function of the mantis shrimp's compound eyes?

• To see in the dark

• To hear underwater sounds

• To sense motion

• To detect temperature

How many inches can mantis shrimp range in length?

• 5-20 inches

• 10-25 inches

• 2-15 inches

• 15-30 inches

What is the unique ability of the mantis shrimp's eyes?

• They can see through objects

• They can see in color

• They can rotate and move

• They can see in the dark