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  1. skeleton shrimpnoun

    small amphipod crustacean having a grotesque form suggestive of the praying mantis; found chiefly on seaweed

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  1. skeleton shrimp

    Skeleton shrimp are a type of crustacean in the family Caprellidae, known for their slender and translucent bodies that resemble skeletons. These tiny marine animals, also referred to as ghost shrimp, are found in oceans around the world and are typically less than 2 inches long. They usually inhabit seaweeds and sponges, where they use their claws to catch smaller creatures for food. Despite their name, they are not true shrimp, but a kind of amphipod.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of skeleton shrimp in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of skeleton shrimp in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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