Unlocking the Secrets of Young Snapping Shrimp's Tiny Claws
Have you ever wondered how snapping shrimp make their distinctive “clicking” sound? Scientists from the University of Southampton have recently discovered that the source of the sound comes from the shrimp’s tiny claws! They found that the claws produce the sound when they are snapped shut at speeds of up to 60 mph. The researchers also found that the sound is produced by the shrimp when it is still very young, meaning the sound is formed during the shrimp’s early development. This discovery could lead to further research on the ways that shrimp use sound to survive and thrive in the wild.
source: Phys.org