Cancer detection camera inspired by mantis shrimp

Q.  How many types of colour receptors does the mantis shrimp have?
- Published on 16 Oct 17

a. 6
b. 10
c. 16
d. 26

ANSWER: 16
 
Cancer detection camera inspired by mantis shrimpScientists have developed an ultra-sensitive camera that mimics the eye of the mantis shrimp and can potentially improve early cancer detection.

The camera, developed by researchers from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the U.S., is capable of sensing both colour and polarisation.

The mantis shrimp, considered one of the best hunters in shallow waters, possesses one of the most sophisticated eyes in nature.

Compared with human vision, which has three different types of colour receptors, the mantis shrimp has 16 different types of colour receptors and six polarisation channels, the researchers said.

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