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A pistol shrimp's claw snap can create a cavitation bubble that momentarily reaches temperatures comparable to…

Today · 2026-08-28 UTC

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When the claw snaps shut, it launches a jet so fast a cavitation bubble forms and collapses with a bang loud enough to stun prey. For a split second, the collapse can hit at least 5,000 K (~4,700 °C).

Correct answer: Thousands of degrees (~4,700 °C)

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