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Some shrimp have a big claw.

Pistol shrimp claw mechanism.svg
Pistol shrimp claw mechanism.svg
It works like a loud snap. This snap helps them catch food. It also keeps them safe. They live in the sea.
Gobi and shrimp.jpg
Gobi and shrimp.jpg
Can you hear the snap?

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File:Synalpheus bradleyi (YPM IZ 006629.CR) 04.jpeg
Synalpheus bradleyi (YPM IZ 006629.CR) 04.jpeg
File:Pistol shrimp claw mechanism.svg
Pistol shrimp claw mechanism.svg
File:Gobi and shrimp.jpg
Gobi and shrimp.jpg
File:Betaeopsis aequimanus.JPG
Betaeopsis aequimanus.JPG
File:Synalpheus fritzmuelleri.jpg
Synalpheus fritzmuelleri.jpg
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