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ANIMALS OF THE SEASHORE 



claws, which resemble those of the praying mantis 

 of our gardens, they are commonly called mantis 

 shrimp. The carapace or shell is softer and does 

 not cover the entire thorax (head and neck region). 

 The gills are on the abdominal appendages. Only 

 one species is known from New Jersey. A few 

 closely related forms are known from more southern 

 waters. 



Fig. 37 

 Chloridella empusa Say 



Chloridella empusa Say 



(Squilla empusa Say) 



(Squill; Mantis Shrimp) 



Fig. 37 



This stomatopod is rarely seen in New Jersey 

 waters during the summer, but sometimes is very 

 conspicuous during October and November in 

 shallow water or stranded on the beach, particularly 

 in the southern part of the state. It is horny, brown 



