New shrimp species named after British band Pink Floyd

A newly discovered species of pistol shrimp has been named 'Synalpheus pinkfloydi' in honour of the British psychedelic rock band Pink Floyd. The newly discovered species of shrimp, which has a "distinct, almost glowing pink snapping claw", is found in the tropical eastern Pacific regions. The shrimps are known to generate loud pistol-like sounds by snapping their claws.

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