Squilla empusa — Overview

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Squilla empusa, common name mantis shrimp, is a marine crustacean and a member of the order Stomatopoda. These organisms come in a variety of colors and are some of the most important predators in many shallow tropical marine habitats. They spend most of their lives tucked away in burrows.

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