Ever seen a "thumb splitter" up close? Lots of different names for these crustaceans, including mantis shrimp, prawn killer, and sea lice. One of the most interesting animals we have in the Gulf of Mexico! Watch this episode of Beachcombing with Jace Tunnell and Dr. Paul Montagna to get the scoop on why you need to watch out for this "shrimp".
Want to learn more about Dr. Paul Montagna's work, visit his lab's webpage: https://www.harteresearch.org/research/hydroecology
Learn more about the Beachcombing series and the work being done at the Harte Research Institute for Gulf of Mexico Studies at https://www.harteresearch.org!
