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They have 5 pairs of "legs" (-> 10 legs) [paraeopodes], but only use 6 of them for walking. 2 pairs have little pincers. They also have 5 pairs (-> 10 legs) of swimminglegs [pleopodes]. This gives them 20 legs or 10 pairs out of which they use 6 or 3 pairs for walking.
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Do grey shrimp have jointed legs?
all shrimp have jointed legs its a known fact
Locate the many small hairs or bristles on the shrimp What are the functions of these features?
The many small hairs located on the underside of the shrimp. Some of them are legs and others are feelers.
Is a krill part of the shrimp family?
Both are crustaceans. Shrimp have ten legs, and krill have many legs called "swimmerets" that look like small feathers and function like fins. Krill have external gills. The tail of shrimp curl under and the tail of krill is straight.
Would you be allergic to crab legs because you are allergic to shrimp?
Not all the time, I am very allergic to shrimp but not at all to crabs or crab legs.
Where are the hair and bristles of shrimp located?
on its legs
What are two front legs of a shrimp called?
Leggiches
Can you keep a fresh water shrimp with guppies?
The guppies may well rip the legs off the shrimp.
What is the diffenition for shrimp?
A swimming decapod (ten legs) crustacean
6 Which appendages does the shrimp use for swimming?
If im not mistaking, Shrimp use their antennas and claws to feed.
What does it mean if black tiger shrimp has yellow on it's legs?
full. blown. HIV
Why do shrimp have red legs?
shrimp have veins because they need a way to get o2 and nutrients around the body
How many antennae does a crab have?
Shrimp have six legs. They also have four pleopods.
