which produce the strongest snaps within the family. Experiments suggest this hood dampens the shockwaves received from the snapping of other shrimp, with the helmets protecting these shrimp from neurotrauma.

The snapping claw is a versatile tool, used in hunting, communication, defense against predators, burrowing, and rock-boring. When hunting, the shrimp usually lies in an obscured spot, such as a burrow. The shrimp