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Mantis Shrimp

Stomatopoda

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Field Notes

Habitat:

Mississippi gulf coast

Notes:

I bought some shrimp from a fisherman and found this odd shrimp in the bag.

Species ID Suggestions

Mantis Shrimp

Stomatopoda

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Jolly Ibañez
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Comments (2)
michelle.wheeler
No worries about inflicting pain. This shrimp came in a couple pounds of gulf shrimp bought from local shrimper. Thanks for the warning though!
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PublishedFebruary 23, 2013

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