Mantis Shrimp (Stomatopoda): The mantis shrimp produces one of the loudest biological sounds through its powerful claws. When it strikes, it creates cavitation bubbles that collapse with a snap reaching 200+ decibels. This shockwave stuns or kills prey like crabs and snails. The strike is one of the fastest movements in the animal kingdom, occurring in under a millisecond. The resulting sound and flash of light (sonoluminescence) are byproducts of immense force. The noise also deters predators. Found in tropical waters, these crustaceans use sound and impact for hunting and defense. The mantis shrimp exemplifies how physical action can generate extreme noise, blurring the line between mechanical force and acoustic communication.
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