Mantis shrimp or stomatopods are marine crustaceans, the members of the order Stomatopoda. They may reach 30 centimetres (12 in) in length, although exceptional cases of up to 38 cm (15 in) have been recorded. The carapace of mantis shrimp covers only the rear part of the head and the first four segments of the thorax. Mantis shrimp appear in a variety of colours, from shades of browns to bright neon colours. Although they are common animals and among the most important predators in many shallow, tropical and sub-tropical marine habitats, they are poorly understood as many species spend most of their life tucked away in burrows and holes. [Wikipedia]
Facts about Negros Occidental (Sipalay), dive spot: "Toscana"- It is in Philippines
- Negros Occidental (Sipalay), dive spot: "Toscana" is in the Visayan Sea.
- The typical depth is 0-20 Metres 0-60 Feet.
- The typical visibility is 10-30 Metres 30-100 Feet.
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Thomas BannenbergMantis shrimp (Stomatopoda)
NIKON D7000 in a Seacam "Prelude" uw housing, 105mm Macro (NIKKOR)
Settings: f10, 1/80, ISO 100
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Jürgen HagerBluering Octopus Negros near Sipalay April 2013.