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In the wild, prawns eat plankton, microscopic organisms that live in the water and include krill, algae, copepods and zooplankton. Prawns are scavengers, also feeding on decaying animal and plant matter.

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Is a prawn herbivore?

No, prawns are not herbivores. They are omnivores, meaning they eat both plant matter and other animals. In the wild, prawns typically feed on small organisms such as plankton, algae, and small invertebrates.


What is the biggest prawn in the world?

The biggest prawn in the world is the Tasmanian giant freshwater crayfish, which can grow up to over 16 inches long and weigh up to 3.5 kilograms. It is native to rivers in Tasmania, Australia.


What does prawns eat?

The fresh-water prawn will eat just about anything. In nature it will eat pieces of worms, snails, clams, fish, pieces of rice, wheat, beans, nuts,etc


What is prawn culture?

Prawn culture, also known as prawn farming, is the practice of cultivating or breeding prawns in a controlled environment such as ponds or tanks for commercial purposes. It involves providing suitable conditions such as water quality, temperature, and feed for the growth and development of prawns to be harvested for food or sale. Prawn culture is an important industry in many countries due to the high demand for prawns in the global seafood market.


Where does a Hawaiian Blue Prawn get its blue color from?

The Hawaiian Blue prawn is a common prawn that originated in Malaysia. Macrobrachium rosenbergi has three different life stages in the male. The male prawn progresses in size from orange clawed to strong orange claw to blue claw. Adults gain their coloration as they age, which is typically regardless of diet and across regions. Buggas are good to eat though! Blake McNaughton Trained Marine Biologist Hilo Hawaii