As the coloration of these cousins to the mantis shrimp is entirely in the shell, consuming vast quantities of them will not, unfortunately, make its predators rainbow-colored in turn.
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This crustacean's multicolored coat serves as a warning signal. Though the shrimp is not poisonous, one would still be wise to give it a wide berth, as it ferociously attacks prey and potential predator alike with rapid swings of its hooklike claws.
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