How are mantis shrimp different from blue whales? Add the difference to the chart. 4)Mantis Shrimp tiny; eyes that stick out from head; each eye moves on its own; can see in every direction; can see colors not seen by humans Mantis shrimp are much smaller and they can see in all directions. Blue Whales huge; eyes on sides of head; can see behind and to sides but not in front; rely on hearing to sense enemies coming from the front Montis shrimp are much smaller and they rely more on hearing. 4)Difference Mantis shrimp are much smaller and they have eyes on their heads. ? Mantis shrimp are much smaller and they hear enemies in front of them. ​