pistol shrimp

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pistol shrimp

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The snapping claw is reminiscent of a pistol.

pistol shrimp (plural pistol shrimps or pistol shrimp)

1. An shrimp (Alpheidae) which has asymmetrical claws, the larger of which can be used to produce a loud snapping sound and shockwave that can stun or kill its prey.

• alpheid
• alpheid shrimp
• snapping shrimp

• caridean