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Mantis Shrimp

Mantis shrimps are highly aggressive crustaceans that capture prey using large, raptorial claws much like that of a praying mantis. Mantis shrimp are also called "e;thumb splitters"e; since they have been known to attact divers fingers.

Mantis Shrimp: Mantis shrimps are highly aggressive crustaceans that capture prey using large, raptorial claws much like that of a praying mantis. Mantis shrimp are also called &quote;thumb splitters&quote; since they have been known to attact divers fingers.


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