Mantis shrimp see colors we cannot imagine
Mantis shrimp have 16 color receptors, seeing ultraviolet, infrared, and polarized light, colors humans cannot imagine, and deliver the fastest punch in nature.
Mantis shrimp possess the most complex eyes in nature, boasting 16 color receptors compared to our mere three. This allows them to perceive ultraviolet, infrared, and polarized light, seeing colors humans literally cannot imagine. Surprisingly, despite this complexity, they are actually worse at distinguishing similar colors than humans, suggesting their brains process color differently for instant recognition.
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