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Mantis Shrimp Vision: The Myth Debunked by Science

April 15, 2026 by Dr. Marcus Reid
Colorful mantis shrimp illustrating the science of its unique photoreceptor system and debunked color vision myth

Mantis shrimp have 16 photoreceptor types, yet a landmark 2014 study showed they discriminate colors far worse than humans. Here is what the science actually says about one of the internet’s most viral biology myths.

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