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Pistol Shrimp

Basics Pistol shrimp, or snapping shrimp, are a family of shrimp known for their asymmetrical claws and their ability to create shockwaves with their bigger claw. There are hundreds of species, the majority of which live in tropical and temperate coastal and marine waters.  These guys are so loud that they can interfere with sonars … Continued

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