Alpheidae (also known as the snapping shrimp, pistol shrimp or alpheid shrimp[citation needed]) is a family within the shrimp infraorder Caridea characterized by having asymmetrical claws, …

Snapping shrimp (Alpheidae) are common and diverse animals in warm seas. Most live in confined spaces such as rock crevices, excavated burrows in sediment, or commensally within …

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 …

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Alpheid Shrimp are one of the most abundant and ecologically diverse families of decapods. They are found in freshwater, marine, and stygobitic (caves) environments. They may live within …

Snapping shrimps are also known as "pistol" shrimps. They are noted for having one oversized claw (usually larger than ½ the body) that is capable of making loud snapping sounds. As the …

Jan 2, 2017 · The family Alpheidae is made up of well over 600 species that are found around the world. Like most of the shrimp in the Alpheus genus, this one has asymmetrical claws and …

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 …

Based on more than 2000 specimens collected from the China Seas, this book describes and clearly illustrates 146 species belonging to 16 genera of the Alpheidae.

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