Pistol Shrimp (Noun)
Meaning
Small shrimp that makes a snapping noise with one of their enlarged chelae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The pistol shrimp is known for its ability to make an extremely loud noise by using its enlarged claw to create a snapping sound in the water.
- In marine ecosystems, the pistol shrimp often uses its powerful claw to scare off potential predators or rival shrimp.
- Pistol shrimp can accelerate their claws to speeds of over 25 feet per second, producing an intense sonic boom that stuns their prey.
- Scientists have been studying the pistol shrimp to learn more about its remarkable snapping abilities and potential implications for human technology.
- This species of pistol shrimp is found in tropical waters around the world and is prized by marine biologists for its unique chela-based communication methods.