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Lysiosquillina maculata
It is a largest mantis shrimp in the world and can reach 40 cm in lenght. Zebra mantis shrimp hunts ambushing passing prey. It spears it with large spear like appendages.
Species is native to tropical and subtropical waters of Indo-Pacific Ocean.
Spotted on Dec 20, 2018
Submitted on Dec 20, 2018
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