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Odontodactylus scyllarus (Odscy_u2.jpg)
by Harasti, David

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Locality:	Australia, Julian Rocks - Byron Bay, New South Whales
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Remark:	Known as mantis shrimp. They have heavily calcified clubs that they use for capturing their prey. They also have independently moving compound eyes that give them a 360-degree panoramic view of their surroundings.

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