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The Shrimp That Shoots Sun
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Animal OdditiesApr 25, 2026

The Shrimp That Shoots Sun

The Shrimp That Shoots Sun The pistol shrimp has one oversized claw. It snaps shut at 60 mph. This creates a collapsing bubble called cavitation. For one instant, it reaches 4,700 degrees Celsius. The sun's surface is 5,500. The shockwave stuns fish dead. All from a shrimp under two inches.

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