Snapping Shrimp
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Class | Malacostraca |
|---|---|
| Scientific name | Alpheidae |
| Family | Rafinesque |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Arthropoda |
| Rank | Family |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 3045916 |
About Snapping Shrimp
Alpheidae is a family of caridean snapping shrimp, characterized by having asymmetrical claws, the larger of which is typically capable of producing a loud snapping sound. Other common names for animals in the group are pistol shrimp or alpheid shrimp.
