Crustaceans will rule the Earth!

[Baclava]

Giant Shrimp-Like Creature Pulled From Water By Florida Fisherman

A Florida fisherman got more than he bargained for when he pulled an 18-inch-long shrimp-like creature from the water while doing some nighttime fishing from a dock this week in Fort Pierce, Florida, a coastal city about a two-hour drive north from Miami.

"Steve said the massive thing was about 18 inches long and striking its own tail, so he grabbed it by its back like a lobster," FWS wrote. "Scientists think it may be some type of mantis shrimp (which are actually not related to shrimp, but are a type of crustacean called a stomatopod), and continue to review the photos to identify the exact species."

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http://www.hngn.com/articles/41530/20140905/mystery-shrimp-massive-18-inch-creature-found-florida-photos.htm

[rocktivity]

1. Florida, you say?

So begins the march of the BP Oil Spill Mutants!


rocktivity

[Cirque du So-What]

2. Other coast from the oil spill

Besides, I believe it's a separate species as suggested in the article. As an aside, I find it ironic that so many people consider crustaceans a delicacy, but the mere suggestion of eating insects - even in unrecognizable form - triggers a strong 'ick' response.

[rocktivity]

6. Mantis shrimp or stomatopods...may reach (11.8 inches) in length

though in exceptional cases have been recorded at up to (15 inches)...

And this one is EIGHTEEN inches?

They rarely exit their homes except to feed and relocate, and can be diurnal, nocturnal, or crepuscular, depending on the species...Although some live in temperate seas, most species live in tropical and subtropical seas in the Indian and Pacific Oceans between eastern Africa and Hawaii...

So what are they doing in Florida waters, slumming?

I stand by my creative speculation, LOL!

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rocktivity

[Cirque du So-What]

13. You may be onto something

If so, we'll likely see more bizarre mutations. Interesting times...

[X_Digger]

24. No, not really. Wiki's not authoritative.

Lysiosquillina Maculata is this guy, adults are often found around 16", so 18" isn't outside the curve.

[Kaleva]

3. In related news, Flordia Man had sex with it.

[Baclava]

4. no more skinny-dipping around the docks for me

maybe they consider the humans fleshy parts delicacies

who knows what hides beneath the waves

[chrisa]

11. But he tried to smoke it first!

[Initech]

5. But what about Zoidberg????

[Buns_of_Fire]

19. I was thinking more of Crab People.

(Yes, it's four minutes of your life you'll never get back, but at least it's easy to sing along to...)

[NuclearDem]

21. Need a new ruler of the Earth?

[Fairgo]

7. Prawnzilla

We're gonna need a bigger Barby.

[Enrique]

8. that is the dreaded sea-chupacabra

[MFM008]

9. ewwwwwwwwww

[LuvNewcastle]

10. I prostrate myself before our

crustacean overlords.

[TBF]

12. Can't be worse than a republican ... nt

[greytdemocrat]

14. I does look like a Mantis Shrimp

Those things can bust right thru glass if they
are displayed incorrectly. They pack a punch!!!

[X_Digger]

23. This is a spearer, not a 'clubber'. n/t

[Gidney N Cloyd]

15. Its fellow shrimp-like in appearance alien colleagues are going to want revenge over this treatment.

[tabbycat31]

16. Give it to some celebrity chef

They'll take care of it.

[csziggy]

17. True Facts About the Mantis Shrimp

Be sure to watch all the way to the end!

[baldguy]

18. But how well does it go with butter & garlic?

[eppur_se_muova]

20. Oh, I thought it was one of these ...

[X_Digger]

22. Mantis shrimp.. not an uncommon size.

Lysiosquillina Maculata, average adult size is about 16", as big around as your forearm.