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Bigclaw snapping shrimp

Alpheus heterochaelis

Description:

approx. 2 1/2 inches long

Habitat:

spotted in derelict clam basket in Indian River

Notes:

The last photo is of an egg-bearing female.

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2 Comments

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

Yes, Nopayahnah , they were alive and returnd to the river.

Maria dB
Maria dB 12 years ago

Were they alive?

auntnance123
Spotted by
auntnance123

Florida, USA

Spotted on Apr 21, 2012
Submitted on Apr 21, 2012

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