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Snapping shrimp
Family Alpheidae
Alpheus sp.

This predatory shrimp uses its enlarged claw to produce shock waves in the water to stun its prey. You might hear the "click click" produced while diving! It is commonly associated with the goby.
Sentosa 21 Feb 2004

 

 

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