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Alpheus bellulus
The pistol shrimp has one large claw which has adapted itself into a gun. It closes so quickly that it shoots out three different types of waves. A jet of water that travels close to 100km/h, a sound wave that is as loud as a jumbo jet and pressure wave that can implode bubbles of air. Scientist are not sure which wave or which combination of waves is responsible for stunning or killing its prey.
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Great critter and notes. Congrats on your SOTD. Fascinating creature.
This is pretty awesome, David. Congrats on your SOTD.
Congrats David, this awesome Shrimp has been chosen as Spotting of the Day!
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Great spotting and notes David!