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Jun 28, 2024 · Though the Mill Rats pitchers combined to strike out just four Illinois Valley hitters, Johnstown’s defense kept the Pistol Shrimp at bay. Illinois Valley (16-9) finished 0-for-6 with...
Jun 29, 2024 · Four Mill Rats hurlers combined to scatter just six hits en route to shutting out the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp 5-0 in Prospect League action at Sargent’s Stadium at the Point in downtown...
Nov 3, 2023 · JOHNSTOWN, Penn. – At a press gathering held at Sargent’s Stadium at The Point, Bart Vickroy, one of 4 new owners of the Johnstown Mill Rats, announced the Mill Rats are here to stay in Johnstown, PA!
Pistol shrimp are a good example of this, and they pack enough of a punch to kill small fish and deafen much larger ones. Pistol shrimp also known as ‘alpheid shrimp’ are a family of true snapping shrimp, with asymmetrical claws that are capable of producing a loud snapping sound.
- Marine, reef
- Usually up to 4cm
- Worldwide
- 25 grams
Sep 10, 2020 · The pistol shrimp’s mighty snap comes in handy for more than just lunch. Its powerful claw can deter predators or other competitors looking to take over the shrimp’s burrow. It also makes males more attractive to the ladies—larger claws suggest they are better mates.
The pistol shrimp uses its powerful claw to create a sonic boom that stuns its prey, and the goby uses its keen eyesight to help the shrimp find prey. This mutually beneficial relationship allows both species to survive and thrive in their shared environment.
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Mar 7, 2023 · In 2020, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution announced the results of their experiments with pistol shrimp. They concluded that as ocean temperatures rise with climate...
