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Smooth nylon shrimp
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In Okinawa, this shrimp is found at depths near 600 meters. It is a species of the Pandalidae shrimp, and is known to spew out a blueish white luminous liquid when startled. This species has a distinct arched back. This species is relatively large type of Pandalidae shrimp. They are also delicious.
Scientific name | Heterocarpus laevigatus |
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English name | Smooth nylon shrimp |
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