Mantis shrimps hit shores of the UK

[MJI]

I don't know whether to beleive this..

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I expect a visit from Dr Roy now!!!

 

[Gonodactylus]

Rissoides desmaresti is a fairly common subtidal squillid found around the UK. It occasionally occurs in large numbers. I can't tell from the photo if this is it, but that would be my guess.

The Lurker's Guide has a photo of one and a few links to other UK sites that are very useful.

Being that squillids are spearers and not smashers, all the precautions concerning the power of the strike are unwarranted. However, they can produce a fairly nasty wound, so I would be careful handling them.

Roy

 

[MJI]

Nice Roy, thought it was a squllid when I saw the pic.

Guess we wont be seeing you after all.