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Crinoid Snapping Shrimp - Synalpheus stimpsonii This Small Crinoid Snapping Shrimp - Synalpheus stimpsonii lives in Crinoids.<br /> They have one claw that is much bigger than the other, and they can use it to &#039;snap&#039; which can creates a water-jet of sort to stun their prey. It is also possible to &#039;hear&#039; the &#039;snapping&#039; when you see them.<br /> <br /> This particular Shrimp was carrying eggs. Anilao,Batangas,Geotagged,Philippines,Shrimp,Snapping Shrimp,Synalpheus stimpsonii,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Crinoid Snapping Shrimp - Synalpheus stimpsonii

This Small Crinoid Snapping Shrimp - Synalpheus stimpsonii lives in Crinoids.
They have one claw that is much bigger than the other, and they can use it to 'snap' which can creates a water-jet of sort to stun their prey. It is also possible to 'hear' the 'snapping' when you see them.

This particular Shrimp was carrying eggs.

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The Synalpheus stimpsonii

Synalpheus stimpsonii is a snapping Shrimp in the Synalpheus genus.

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Similar species: Decapods
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Dec 26, 2016. Captured Dec 25, 2016 15:21 in Mabini Circumferential Rd, Mabini, Batangas, Philippines.
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  • TG-4
  • f/6.3
  • 1/200s
  • ISO800
  • 18mm
Captured in the winter. More winter photos.