"pistol shrimp" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: pistol shrimps [plural], pistol shrimp [plural]
Etymology: The snapping claw is reminiscent of a pistol. Head templates: {{en-noun|s|pistol shrimp}} pistol shrimp (plural pistol shrimps or pistol shrimp)
  1. An shrimp (Alpheidae) which has asymmetrical claws, the larger of which can be used to produce a loud snapping sound and shockwave that can stun or kill its prey. Wikipedia link: pistol shrimp Categories (lifeform): Caridean shrimp Synonyms: alpheid, alpheid shrimp, snapping shrimp Related terms: caridean Translations (alpheid shrimp): 鉄砲蝦 (teppōebi) (alt: テッポウエビ) (Japanese)

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