snapping shrimp

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Noun snapping shrimp has 1 sense

snapping shrimp, pistol shrimp - small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae
--₁ is a kind of shrimp

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Snapping Shrimp

Description:

Snapping shrimp, scientifically known as Alpheidae, are small crustaceans found in marine habitats worldwide. Known for their distinctive snapping sound, snapping shrimp are famous for their powerful claw, which they use for communication, hunting, and defense.

Parts of Speech:

Noun: snapping shrimp

Senses:

Sense 1: A small crustacean that produces a snapping sound using its claw.
Sense 2: Any species from the family Alpheidae, known for their snapping abilities.

Usages:

Using Sense 1:

The snapping shrimp was easily identified by the loud snapping sound it produced underwater.
I heard the distinct snapping noise of a shrimp while snorkeling near the reef.

Using Sense 2:

Scientists have discovered several new species of snapping shrimp in the deep sea.
The snapping shrimp uses its powerful claw to stun its prey.

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