MANTISSHRIMP

Mantis shrimp

Mantis shrimp or stomatopods are marine crustaceans, the members of the order Stomatopoda. They may reach in length, though in exceptional cases have been recorded at up to . The carapace of mantis shrimp covers only the rear part of the head and the first four segments of the thorax. Mantis shrimp appear in a variety of colours, from shades of browns to bright neon colours. Although they are common animals and among the most important predators in many shallow, tropical and sub-tropical marine habitats, they are poorly understood as many species spend most of their life tucked away in burrows and holes.

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mantis shrimp

Noun

  1. A stomatopod, a marine crustacean of the order Stomatopoda with powerful claws and a carapace which covers only the rear part of the head and part of the thorax


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