English Explanatory Dictionary

pistol shrimp

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A shrimp (Alpheidae) which has asymmetrical claws, the larger of which can be used to produce a loud snapping sound and shockwave that can stun or kill its prey.

Word forms

pistol shrimp pistol shrimps

Etymology

The snapping claw is reminiscent of a pistol.

Synonyms

alpheid alpheid shrimp snapping shrimp

Related words

caridean
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