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* ''VideoGame/Fallout4: Far Harbor'' introduces "fog crawlers," which look like mutated mantis shrimp that are now amphibious, towering, surprisingly fast, heavily-armored and hard-hitting killing machines. Each is a BossInMooksClothing in their own right, while companion Old Longfellow is [[TheAhab hunting a particularly infamous fog crawler]] known as "Shipbreaker."
* ''VideoGame/GranblueFantasy'': The [=SHRIMP=] Spreader is a shotgun attached to a fried shrimp that shoots fried shrimp bullets.
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* ''VideoGame/VampireSurvivors'' plays this trope for laughs with its "dragon shrimp," which look like oversized, bony, dragon-headed shrimp, but aren't significantly tougher than any other enemy. Their [[MonsterCompendium bestiary]] entry explains that they were ordinary shrimp who prayed to their deity for a mightier form. "It turns out that being the patron god of all shrimp doesn't let you make anything much more intimidating than this, but the shrimp are happy!"
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* ''Fanfic/NineDaysDown'': The monsters of Tartarus include a species of shrimp that live in bodies of water underground and feed on creatures that come to drink. They have four claws, both capable of being launched forward with immense force; two end in serrated blades, capable of punching through anything short of steel, and two end in blunt clubs capable of shattering stone. They live in swarms and are nearly fearless, and the other natives of Tartarus fear the greatly.
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Shrimp are some of the smallest and easiest to make fun of animals to ever live under the water. Dwarfed by their larger crustaceous cousins the Lobster and Crab, the humble shrimp is petite yet plentiful, with over 2000 discovered species decorating the ocean floor. With such a diverse array of species, it's no surprise that fiction has taken note of some of the more eccentric ones. In particular, 3 kinds of shrimp are the most common ones to be souped up for a fantastical setting.
# The Jumbo Shrimp. Though not technically a real species of shrimp[[note]]The term "Jumbo Shrimp" simply refers to a size shrimp is sold at for consumption.[[/note]], the catchy name has led to it being a common pick. This will typically be a Shrimp [[SquareCubeLaw scaled up in size]] to the point of being a threat to humans.
# The Mantis Shrimp[[note]]Not technically a true shrimp as it's not a decapod[[/note]]. It's a fighter if there's ever been one, even being observed to fight as a ritual. This little guy also packs the single strongest punch anything in the animal kingdom can deliver, so just imagine how terrifyingly powerful it could be when given a little creative enhancement.
# The Pistol Shrimp. This lopsided lead-slinger is named after its ability to turn its large claw into a deadly cannon. It snaps with enough force to turn water into a pressurized bullet capable of knocking out bigger fish and even shattering glass. Will typically be depicted taking its [[MakingASplash water bullets]] to more destructive levels, and barring that, wielding or being used as an actual pistol.
Whether it be the 3 mentioned above, or any of the other thousands of shrimp species observed, let this be a lesson. Think twice the next time you try to use "shrimp" as an insult.
# The Jumbo Shrimp. Though not technically a real species of shrimp[[note]]The term "Jumbo Shrimp" simply refers to a size shrimp is sold at for consumption.[[/note]], the catchy name has led to it being a common pick. This will typically be a Shrimp [[SquareCubeLaw scaled up in size]] to the point of being a threat to humans.
# The Mantis Shrimp[[note]]Not technically a true shrimp as it's not a decapod[[/note]]. It's a fighter if there's ever been one, even being observed to fight as a ritual. This little guy also packs the single strongest punch anything in the animal kingdom can deliver, so just imagine how terrifyingly powerful it could be when given a little creative enhancement.
# The Pistol Shrimp. This lopsided lead-slinger is named after its ability to turn its large claw into a deadly cannon. It snaps with enough force to turn water into a pressurized bullet capable of knocking out bigger fish and even shattering glass. Will typically be depicted taking its [[MakingASplash water bullets]] to more destructive levels, and barring that, wielding or being used as an actual pistol.
Whether it be the 3 mentioned above, or any of the other thousands of shrimp species observed, let this be a lesson. Think twice the next time you try to use "shrimp" as an insult.
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Shrimp are some of the smallest and easiest to make fun of animals to ever live under the water. Dwarfed by their larger crustaceous cousins the Lobster and Crab, the humble shrimp is petite yet plentiful, with over 2000 discovered species decorating the ocean floor. With such a diverse array of species, it's no surprise that fiction has taken note of some of the more eccentric ones. In particular, 3 three kinds of shrimp are the most common ones to be souped up for a fantastical setting.
# TheJumbo Shrimp. Though jumbo shrimp. Although not technically a real species of shrimp[[note]]The shrimp[[note]]the term "Jumbo Shrimp" simply refers to a size shrimp is sold at for consumption.[[/note]], consumption[[/note]], the catchy name has led to it being a common pick. This will typically be a Shrimp shrimp [[SquareCubeLaw scaled up in size]] to the point of being a threat to humans.
# TheMantis Shrimp[[note]]Not mantis shrimp[[note]]Not technically a true shrimp as it's not a decapod[[/note]]. It's a fighter if there's ever been one, even being observed to fight as a ritual. This little guy also packs the single strongest punch anything in the animal kingdom can deliver, so just imagine how terrifyingly powerful it could be when given a little creative enhancement.
# ThePistol Shrimp.pistol shrimp. This lopsided lead-slinger is named after its ability to turn its large claw into a deadly cannon. It snaps with enough force to turn water into a pressurized bullet capable of knocking out bigger fish and even shattering glass. Will typically be depicted taking its [[MakingASplash water bullets]] to more destructive levels, and barring that, wielding or being used as an actual pistol.
Whether it be the3 three mentioned above, or any of the other thousands of shrimp species observed, let this be a lesson. Think twice the next time you try to use "shrimp" as an insult.
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* In the ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'', there is Captain Striker, the Mantis Shrimp, a purple normal-sized mantis shrimp (the size of Sonic and other characters) with a white glove and a large gold pincer on his left arm.
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* ''Series/SamuraiSentaiShinkenger'' [=/=] ''Series/PowerRangersSamurai'': The Gold Ranger, being a sushi chef in ''Shinkenger'' and a fisherman in its ''Power Rangers'' adaptation, has an enormous golden shrimp or lobster as his primary HumongousMecha. Much more formidable than it sounds, the Ebi Origami [=/=] [=ClawZord=] transforms into a humanoid form with four distinct modes, each with its own specialized weapons.
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* ''VideoGame/{{Outward}}[='s=]'' Mantis Shrimp are giant crustaceans with a large, glowing arm that can shoot out homing [[ShockAndAwe electrical blasts]].
* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': The Clawitzer family is based on the real-life Pistol Shrimp taken to its natural extreme. The shooting arm dwarfs the rest of the Pokemon twice over, and it has the Mega Launcher ability so it's wringing the most benefit out of the arm it can. Real Pistol Shrimps are able to shatter glass jars, Clawitzers can pierce through metal.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upon death, it shoots an insta-killing black hole toward you.
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* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': The Clawitzer family is based on the real-life Pistol Shrimp taken to its natural extreme. The shooting arm dwarfs the rest of the Pokemon twice over, and it has the Mega Launcher ability so it's wringing the most benefit out of the arm it can. Real Pistol Shrimps are able to shatter glass jars, Clawitzers can pierce through metal.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upon death, it shoots an insta-killing black hole toward you.
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* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': The Clawitzer family is based on the real-lifePistol Shrimp pistol shrimp taken to its natural an extreme. The shooting arm dwarfs the rest of the Pokemon Pokémon twice over, and it has the its Mega Launcher ability so it's wringing the most benefit out gives it a boost to moves themed around shooting pulses of the arm it can. matter or energy at a target. Real Pistol Shrimps are able to pistol shrimp can shatter glass jars, but Clawitzers can pierce through metal.
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* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': In "Cheeseburger Backpack" the Lunar Sea Spire is infested by a swarm of rock-hard, razor-sharp-shelled Crystal Shrimp. [[MundaneSolution Luckily they're easily distracted by bagels.]]
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* ''WesternAnimation/TheOctonauts'': In "[[Recap/OctonautsS1E19OctonautsAndTheSnappingShrimp Octonauts and the episode "The Snapping Shrimp", Shrimp]]", the Octonauts encounter a Pistol Shrimp pistol shrimp who can knock creatures as large as the Octonauts themselves out cold.
* ''WesternAnimation/StevenUniverse'': In"Cheeseburger Backpack" "[[Recap/StevenUniverseS1E3CheeseburgerBackpack Cheeseburger Backpack]]", the Lunar Sea Spire is infested by a swarm of rock-hard, razor-sharp-shelled Crystal Shrimp. [[MundaneSolution Luckily they're easily distracted by bagels.]]]]
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* VideoGame/{{Darkspore}}: Malidri's design takes heavily after a mantis shrimp, with two sharp, curved blades for hands, short stature, multiple legs, and a prominent tail. His play style focuses on abusing quantum mechanics to rapidly tear apart enemies, constantly dodging damage, and attack every nearby enemy he ''could'' be attacking at once.
* VideoGame/EldenRing: Lunaria of the Lakes is home to a species of giant prawns that [[MakingASplash squirt jets of water]] which [[ThatOneAttack hit like a truck, have incredible range]], ''[[ImprobableAimingSkills almost never miss]]''. MemeticMutation has turned the local crustacean wildlife into [[ColdSniper Cold Snipers]] for a reason.
* VideoGame/EldenRing: Lunaria of the Lakes is home to a species of giant prawns that [[MakingASplash squirt jets of water]] which [[ThatOneAttack hit like a truck, have incredible range]], ''[[ImprobableAimingSkills almost never miss]]''. MemeticMutation has turned the local crustacean wildlife into [[ColdSniper Cold Snipers]] for a reason.
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* VideoGame/{{Darkspore}}: ''VideoGame/{{Darkspore}}'': Malidri's design takes heavily after a mantis shrimp, with two sharp, curved blades for hands, short stature, multiple legs, and a prominent tail. His play style focuses on abusing quantum mechanics to rapidly tear apart enemies, constantly dodging damage, and attack every nearby enemy he ''could'' be attacking at once.
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* ''Manga/DanDaDan'': Mr. Shrimp is an alien "gig worker" who is at first hired to battle the protagonists with his powerful boxing skills. He later pulls a HeelFaceTurn and becomes a recurring supporting character.
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* ''Series/SamuraiSentaiShinkenger'' [=/=] ''Series/PowerRangersSamurai'': The Gold Ranger, being a sushi chef in ''Shinkenger'' and a fisherman in its ''Power Rangers'' adaptation, has an enormous golden shrimp or lobster as his primary HumongousMecha. Much more formidable than it sounds, the Ebi Origami [=/=] [=ClawZord=] transforms into a humanoid form with four distinct modes, each with its own specialized weapons.
* ''Series/SamuraiSentaiShinkenger'' [=/=] ''Series/PowerRangersSamurai'': The Gold Ranger, being a sushi chef in ''Shinkenger'' and a fisherman in its ''Power Rangers'' adaptation, has an enormous golden shrimp or lobster as his primary HumongousMecha. Much more formidable than it sounds, the Ebi Origami [=/=] [=ClawZord=] transforms into a humanoid form with four distinct modes, each with its own specialized weapons.
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* ''Film/EbirahHorrorOfTheDeep'': Ebirah is a kaiju-sized shrimp that is controlled by the [[FarEastAsianTerrorists Red Bamboo]] as a bodyguard and warden to keep their slaves on the island. [[spoiler: Outside of its size, it has little else going for it, leaving it the victim of a CurbStompBattle from Godzilla.]]
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Shrimp are some of the smallest and easiest to make fun of animals to ever live under the water. Dwarfed by their larger crustaceous cousins the Lobster and Crab, the humble shrimp is petite yet plentiful, with over 2000 discovered species decorating the ocean floor. With such a diverse array of species, it's no surprise that fiction has taken note of some of the more eccentric ones. In particular, 3 kinds of shrimp are the most common ones to be suped up for a fantastical setting.
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Shrimp are some of the smallest and easiest to make fun of animals to ever live under the water. Dwarfed by their larger crustaceous cousins the Lobster and Crab, the humble shrimp is petite yet plentiful, with over 2000 discovered species decorating the ocean floor. With such a diverse array of species, it's no surprise that fiction has taken note of some of the more eccentric ones. In particular, 3 kinds of shrimp are the most common ones to be suped souped up for a fantastical setting.
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# The Mantis Shrimp[[note]]Not technically a true shrimp as it's not a decapod[[/note]]. It's a fighter if there's ever been one, even being observed to fight as a ritual. This little guy also packs the single strongest punch anything in the animal kingdom can deliver, so just imagine how terrifyingly powerful it could be when given a little creative enhancements.enhancement.
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* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': The Clawitzer family is based on the real life Pistol Shrimp taken to its natural extreme. The shooting arm dwarfs the rest of the Pokemon twice over, and it has to Mega Launcher ability so it's wringing the most benefit out of the arm it can. Real Pistol Shrimps are able to shatter glass jars, Clawitzers can pierce through metal.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upon death it shoots an insta-killing black hole towards you.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upon death it shoots an insta-killing black hole towards you.
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* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': The Clawitzer family is based on the real life real-life Pistol Shrimp taken to its natural extreme. The shooting arm dwarfs the rest of the Pokemon twice over, and it has to the Mega Launcher ability so it's wringing the most benefit out of the arm it can. Real Pistol Shrimps are able to shatter glass jars, Clawitzers can pierce through metal.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upondeath death, it shoots an insta-killing black hole towards toward you.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upon
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->''"How many shrimps do you have to eat''
->''Before you make your skin turn pink?''
->''Eat too much and you'll get sick.''
->''Shrimps are pretty rich."''
--> '''Music/KeroKeroBonito''', '''Flamingo'''
Shrimp are some of the smallest and easiest to make fun of animals to ever live under the water. Dwarfed by their larger crustaceous cousins the Lobster and Crab, the humble shrimp is petite yet plentiful, with over 2000 discovered species decorating the ocean floor. With such a diverse array of species, it's no surprise that fiction has taken note of some of the more eccentric ones. In particular, 3 kinds of shrimp are the most common ones to be suped up for a fantastical setting.
# The Jumbo Shrimp. Though not technically a real species of shrimp[[note]]The term "Jumbo Shrimp" simply refers to a size shrimp is sold at for consumption.[[/note]], the catchy name has led to it being a common pick. This will typically be a Shrimp [[SquareCubeLaw scaled up in size]] to the point of being a threat to humans.
# The Mantis Shrimp[[note]]Not technically a true shrimp as it's not a decapod[[/note]]. It's a fighter if there's ever been one, even being observed to fight as a ritual. This little guy also packs the single strongest punch anything in the animal kingdom can deliver, so just imagine how terrifyingly powerful it could be when given a little creative enhancements.
# The Pistol Shrimp. This lopsided lead-slinger is named after its ability to turn its large claw into a deadly cannon. It snaps with enough force to turn water into a pressurized bullet capable of knocking out bigger fish and even shattering glass. Will typically be depicted taking its [[MakingASplash water bullets]] to more destructive levels, and barring that, wielding or being used as an actual pistol.
Whether it be the 3 mentioned above, or any of the other thousands of shrimp species observed, let this be a lesson. Think twice the next time you try to use "shrimp" as an insult.
Closely related to NaturalWeapon for Pistol Shrimp, or PowerPincers for Mantis Shrimp depending on the depiction. See also AtrociousArthropods and GiantEnemyCrab for similar depictions of cantankerous and caustic crustaceans.
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!!Examples
[[AC:Anime & Manga]]
* ''Manga/HunterXHunter'': Bloster is a crustaceous chimera ant whose Nen ability lets him rapidly shoot out aura bullets from his claws.
[[AC:Comic Books]]
* In the ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'', there is Captain Striker, the Mantis Shrimp, a purple normal-sized mantis shrimp (the size of Sonic and other characters) with a white glove and a large gold pincer on his left arm.
[[AC:Film -- Animated]]
* ''WesternAnimation/SealTeam2021'': Switch is an expert at using living sea creatures as weapons, among them being a Pistol Shrimp he uses as a real gun.
[[AC:Film -- Live Action]]
* ''Film/EbirahHorrorOfTheDeep'': Ebirah is a kaiju-sized shrimp that is controlled by the [[FarEastAsianTerrorists Red Bamboo]] as a bodyguard and warden to keep their slaves on the island. [[spoiler: Outside of its size, it has little else going for it, leaving it the victim of a CurbStompBattle from Godzilla.]]
[[AC:Video Games]]
* VideoGame/{{Darkspore}}: Malidri's design takes heavily after a mantis shrimp, with two sharp, curved blades for hands, short stature, multiple legs and a prominent tail. His play-style focuses on abusing quantum mechanics to rapidly tear apart enemies, constantly dodging damage, and attack every nearby enemy he ''could'' be attacking at once.
* ''VideoGame/GranBlueFantasy'': The [=SHRIMP=] Spreader is a shotgun attached to a fried shrimp that shoots fried shrimp bullets.
* ''VideoGame/MetroLastLight'' introduces a number of new aquatic crustacean mutants known collectively as Shrimps, who are very territorial and will attack other mutants and humans if and when they get close. Of note is that they're normally the size of an adult human, but certain specimens, known as Bog Shrimp, can reach double that size. One of the latter in particular serves as a boss during the mid-game section.
* ''VideoGame/{{Outward}}[='s=]'' Mantis Shrimp are giant crustaceans with a large, glowing arm that can shoot out homing [[ShockAndAwe electrical blasts]].
* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': The Clawitzer family is based on the real life Pistol Shrimp taken to its natural extreme. The shooting arm dwarfs the rest of the Pokemon twice over, and it has to Mega Launcher ability so it's wringing the most benefit out of the arm it can. Real Pistol Shrimps are able to shatter glass jars, Clawitzers can pierce through metal.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upon death it shoots an insta-killing black hole towards you.
[[AC:Western Animation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/TheOctonauts'': In the episode "The Snapping Shrimp", the Octonauts encounter a Pistol Shrimp who can knock creatures as large as the Octonauts themselves out cold.
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[[caption-width-right:262:Shrimpin' ain't easy]]
->''"How many shrimps do you have to eat''
->''Before you make your skin turn pink?''
->''Eat too much and you'll get sick.''
->''Shrimps are pretty rich."''
--> '''Music/KeroKeroBonito''', '''Flamingo'''
Shrimp are some of the smallest and easiest to make fun of animals to ever live under the water. Dwarfed by their larger crustaceous cousins the Lobster and Crab, the humble shrimp is petite yet plentiful, with over 2000 discovered species decorating the ocean floor. With such a diverse array of species, it's no surprise that fiction has taken note of some of the more eccentric ones. In particular, 3 kinds of shrimp are the most common ones to be suped up for a fantastical setting.
# The Jumbo Shrimp. Though not technically a real species of shrimp[[note]]The term "Jumbo Shrimp" simply refers to a size shrimp is sold at for consumption.[[/note]], the catchy name has led to it being a common pick. This will typically be a Shrimp [[SquareCubeLaw scaled up in size]] to the point of being a threat to humans.
# The Mantis Shrimp[[note]]Not technically a true shrimp as it's not a decapod[[/note]]. It's a fighter if there's ever been one, even being observed to fight as a ritual. This little guy also packs the single strongest punch anything in the animal kingdom can deliver, so just imagine how terrifyingly powerful it could be when given a little creative enhancements.
# The Pistol Shrimp. This lopsided lead-slinger is named after its ability to turn its large claw into a deadly cannon. It snaps with enough force to turn water into a pressurized bullet capable of knocking out bigger fish and even shattering glass. Will typically be depicted taking its [[MakingASplash water bullets]] to more destructive levels, and barring that, wielding or being used as an actual pistol.
Whether it be the 3 mentioned above, or any of the other thousands of shrimp species observed, let this be a lesson. Think twice the next time you try to use "shrimp" as an insult.
Closely related to NaturalWeapon for Pistol Shrimp, or PowerPincers for Mantis Shrimp depending on the depiction. See also AtrociousArthropods and GiantEnemyCrab for similar depictions of cantankerous and caustic crustaceans.
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!!Examples
[[AC:Anime & Manga]]
* ''Manga/HunterXHunter'': Bloster is a crustaceous chimera ant whose Nen ability lets him rapidly shoot out aura bullets from his claws.
[[AC:Comic Books]]
* In the ''ComicBook/SonicTheHedgehogArchieComics'', there is Captain Striker, the Mantis Shrimp, a purple normal-sized mantis shrimp (the size of Sonic and other characters) with a white glove and a large gold pincer on his left arm.
[[AC:Film -- Animated]]
* ''WesternAnimation/SealTeam2021'': Switch is an expert at using living sea creatures as weapons, among them being a Pistol Shrimp he uses as a real gun.
[[AC:Film -- Live Action]]
* ''Film/EbirahHorrorOfTheDeep'': Ebirah is a kaiju-sized shrimp that is controlled by the [[FarEastAsianTerrorists Red Bamboo]] as a bodyguard and warden to keep their slaves on the island. [[spoiler: Outside of its size, it has little else going for it, leaving it the victim of a CurbStompBattle from Godzilla.]]
[[AC:Video Games]]
* VideoGame/{{Darkspore}}: Malidri's design takes heavily after a mantis shrimp, with two sharp, curved blades for hands, short stature, multiple legs and a prominent tail. His play-style focuses on abusing quantum mechanics to rapidly tear apart enemies, constantly dodging damage, and attack every nearby enemy he ''could'' be attacking at once.
* ''VideoGame/GranBlueFantasy'': The [=SHRIMP=] Spreader is a shotgun attached to a fried shrimp that shoots fried shrimp bullets.
* ''VideoGame/MetroLastLight'' introduces a number of new aquatic crustacean mutants known collectively as Shrimps, who are very territorial and will attack other mutants and humans if and when they get close. Of note is that they're normally the size of an adult human, but certain specimens, known as Bog Shrimp, can reach double that size. One of the latter in particular serves as a boss during the mid-game section.
* ''VideoGame/{{Outward}}[='s=]'' Mantis Shrimp are giant crustaceans with a large, glowing arm that can shoot out homing [[ShockAndAwe electrical blasts]].
* ''VideoGame/PokemonXAndY'': The Clawitzer family is based on the real life Pistol Shrimp taken to its natural extreme. The shooting arm dwarfs the rest of the Pokemon twice over, and it has to Mega Launcher ability so it's wringing the most benefit out of the arm it can. Real Pistol Shrimps are able to shatter glass jars, Clawitzers can pierce through metal.
* ''VideoGame/RiskOfRain2'': Added in the Survivors of the Void expansion, the Plasma Shrimp item is the corrupted version of the [=AtG=] Missle Mk. 1. Picking one up makes your attacks have a missile volley as long as you have shields. The item obviously resembles a shrimp, but it's not the only shrimp related to the void. The Void Jailer is a Pistol Shrimp that has the trademarked lopsided arm, which it uses to fire a shotgun burst of slowing darts. Upon death it shoots an insta-killing black hole towards you.
[[AC:Western Animation]]
* ''WesternAnimation/TheOctonauts'': In the episode "The Snapping Shrimp", the Octonauts encounter a Pistol Shrimp who can knock creatures as large as the Octonauts themselves out cold.
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