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Chitin is the hard substances that forms the outside of shrimp (and shrimp tails). So, you would have to digest that in order to digest the shrimp tail, because that's what it's made of. However, it's not the enzyme or other substance needed to digest the chitin.
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How do shells move?
While on the bottom, shrimp use their walking legs (periopods), they use their swimming legs (pleopods) to swim or their tails for a quick, short movement (this can be used as a defense mechanism).
Which part of a phospolipid molecule is hydrophobic?
the lipid " tails"
What is the reaction called that attaches fatty acids tails together?
This is a condensation reaction.
Who made the mermaid tails in the show H2O?
I would say the costume designer of the show.
What has a hydrophilic head which are stable in water and hydrophobic tails that keep water away?
Phospholipids
Are shrimp tails high in calcium?
No they are not high in calcium. Shrimp shells are made of chitin, the same material insects exoskeletons, crab & lobster shells, and spider-webs are made of.
Do shrimp bite?
No, shrimp do not sting. Look at their tails; they are fins, not stingers.
What can cause the tails to remain black on cooked white vannamei shrimp?
Shrimp Melanosis
Why do chefs leave the tails on shrimp in dishes?
for handles and presentation it makes it easier to grab
6 Which appendages does the shrimp use for swimming?
If im not mistaking, Shrimp use their antennas and claws to feed.
What are some physical features of brine shrimp?
um heads tails legs and well......butts
What is a shrimp's defence mechanism?
Shrimp have pincers to fight off predators. They also can flip their tails and swim away really fast to escape. Most shrimp also have protective coloration to help them blend in with the background.
Almond Fried Shrimp?
Ingredients1 c All purpose flour1 pn Salt2 c Milk4 ea Eggs12 ea Uncooked jumbo shrimp1 1/2 c Sliced almonds (5 oz)6 c Vegetable oilPeel, devein and butterfly shrimp, leaving tails intact. Line large baking sheet with waxed paper. Place flour in medium bowl; add salt. Whisk milk and eggs in large bowl. Dredge shrimp (not tails) in seasoned flour; shake off excess. Dip shrimp (not tails) in milk mixture. Press almonds over shrimp, coating all but tails. Place shrimp on prepared sheet. Curl tails up over shrimp. Freeze until firm, about 1 1/2 hours. (Can be prepared up to 1 day ahead. Cover with foil.) Heat oil in heavy large saucepan to 350~. Loosen shrimp from paper. Add frozen shrimp to oil in batches and cook until deep golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to paper towels using slotted spoon. Let drain. Divide shrimp among plates. Serve with cocktail sauce, tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
How any tails does a fresh water shrimp have?
One but it separates into two parts so it looks like a "Y".
What egg-laying mammal uses its duckbill to detect the tiny electrical signals passing between nerves and muscles in the tails of the shrimp it eats?
Platypus
Why are sea monkeys called sea monkeys?
It is because sea-monkeys are a special type of brine shrimp that have tails and have an odd behavior similar to monkeys behavior.
Why are sea monkey called sea monkey?
It is because sea-monkeys are a special type of brine shrimp that have tails and have an odd behavior similar to monkeys behavior.
