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Alabama cave shrimp was created in 1961.
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It is a shrimp that is translucent (partly clear) and has no pigment. it looks like its closest relative the Alabama shrimp.
Kentucky cave shrimp was created in 1901.
The bat cave
The bat cave
A blind shrimp is an arthropod often found in cave systems. They live in fresh water and get swept into the cave where there is no light. Over many generations, they lose their eyes because they don't need them. Hence, blind shrimp.
It is the home to a variety of bats, the cave salamander, shrimp. crayfish, eyeless cave fish and crickets.
No. The Kentucky cave shrimp is an endangered species and would be illegal to eat. Besides, it only grows to be 1.25 inches in length-- that's not enough meat to fool with.
No, it is however listed as an endangered species.
Russell Cave National Monument
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