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Which sea creature is the loudest underwater?
Quick Answer
The pistol shrimp is one of the loudest animals relative to size, snapping a claw so fast that it creates a shockwave and a sound over 200 decibels at close range.
The Full Story
The pistol shrimp produces one of the loudest biological sounds known. When it snaps its oversized claw shut, the jet of water forms a cavitation bubble that collapses with a loud crack and a flash of light. At very close range, the sound can exceed 200 decibels. This tiny crustacean uses the shockwave to stun prey and defend territory.
Key Facts
1.Sound can exceed 200 decibels at close range
2.Produces a cavitation bubble
3.Uses the snap to stun prey
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