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Zebra mantis shrimp

Lysiosquillina maculata

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Description:

It is a largest mantis shrimp in the world and can reach 40 cm in lenght. Zebra mantis shrimp hunts ambushing passing prey. It spears it with large spear like appendages.

Habitat:

Species is native to tropical and subtropical waters of Indo-Pacific Ocean.

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PublishedJanuary 30, 2018

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