kangaroo shrimp
A species of deep-sea shrimp (Glyphus marsupialis) known for its long, kangaroo-like tail. Primarily a biological term.
The kangaroo shrimp is a small shrimp that lives in the deep sea.
This specimen was identified as a species of kangaroo shrimp.
Usually written in katakana as a species name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling using 猩猩 (orangutan) and 蝦 (shrimp); rarely used.
Kanji spelling using 猩猩 and 海老 (shrimp); rarely used.
Variant with 々; rarely used.
Variant with 々 and 海老; rarely used.
The name 猩猩 (shōjō, 'orangutan') likely refers to the shrimp's reddish color or peculiar appearance, combined with 蝦/海老 (ebi, 'shrimp'). The exact origin is uncertain.