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pis·tol shrimp
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snapping shrimp, pistol shrimpnoun
small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae
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pistol shrimp
Alpheidae is a family of caridean snapping shrimp, characterized by having asymmetrical claws, the larger of which is typically capable of producing a loud snapping sound. Other common names for animals in the group are pistol shrimp or alpheid shrimp.The family is diverse and worldwide in distribution, consisting of about 1,119 species within 38 or more genera. The two most prominent genera are Alpheus and Synalpheus, with species numbering well over 250 and 100, respectively. Most snapping shrimp dig burrows and are common inhabitants of coral reefs, submerged seagrass flats, and oyster reefs. While most genera and species are found in tropical and temperate coastal and marine waters, Betaeus inhabits cold seas and Potamalpheops is found only in freshwater caves. When in colonies, the snapping shrimp can interfere with sonar and underwater communication. The shrimp are considered a major source of sound in the ocean.
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pistol shrimp
A pistol shrimp is a small marine crustacean belonging to the family Alpheidae. It is known for its unusually large claw which is used to generate a loud clicking noise and a high-pressure cavitation bubble that stuns or kills prey. The snap can also produce sonoluminescence from the collapsing cavitation bubble. This makes the pistol shrimp one of the loudest creatures in the ocean. They are found in tropical and subtropical regions all over the world.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of pistol shrimp in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of pistol shrimp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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