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Mantis shrimp

Mantis shrimps are not really shrimp, but are crustaceans in the Order Stomapoda. They are called a "Mantis" Shrimp due to the fact they resemble the appearance and have the same hunting characteristics of a praying mantis insect.

Mantis shrimp: Mantis shrimps are not really shrimp, but are crustaceans in the Order Stomapoda. They are called a "Mantis" Shrimp due to the fact they resemble the appearance and have the same hunting characteristics of a praying mantis insect.


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