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alarimer

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11. Yes. A mantis shrimp. A very large one.

Reply to Baitball Blogger (Original post)

Mon Sep 8, 2014, 10:05 AM

Sep 2014

18 inches is around their maximum size, but mostly I've seen them 3-5 inches or smaller.

They are quite common in warmer parts of the US, in marine or estuarine waters.

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A shrimp looking thingie the size of a lobster was captured off a dock in Florida. [View all] Baitball Blogger Sep 2014 OP

Looks like a stomatopod to me. unrepentant progress Sep 2014 #1

It's a stomatopod. GoCubsGo Sep 2014 #2

That just doesn't sound very appetizing. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #4

They're very tasty, though. MineralMan Sep 2014 #10

Good Lord shenmue Sep 2014 #3

Thats a Mantis shrimp, Hobo Sep 2014 #5

The Oatmeal has forever colored my view of this animal: Duer 157099 Sep 2014 #6

If a human had the same qualities he would be a super villain. Baitball Blogger Sep 2014 #7

That's awesome. Thanks for posting... SidDithers Sep 2014 #8

"Aaaaaaand now you're dinner" A HERETIC I AM Sep 2014 #9

Yes. A mantis shrimp. A very large one. alarimer Sep 2014 #11

I will pass on breakfast, thank you... yuiyoshida Sep 2014 #12