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Shrimp

A shrimp is a decapod crustacean under the infraorder Caridea, characterized by an elongated or compressed body with long legs, well-developed abdomen and antennae, and a long spine-like projection of the carapace. Shrimps live in both salt and fresh water.

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Is plankton a small shrimp?

No, plankton are any microscopic sea-dwelling organisms. these can be plants OR animals.

I just checked (April 20, 2011) on Wikipedia: plankton means 'drifter' or 'wanderer' and can be any of the plants or animals UP TO JELLYFISH size. So small shrimp known as 'krill', ARE part of what makes up plankton.

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Why do shrimps have so many chromosomes?

Shrimps have many chromosomes (typically over 90 pairs) because their genomes have undergone several rounds of duplication and evolution throughout their evolutionary history. This high chromosome number is not necessarily a reflection of their complexity, but rather a result of their genetic adaptation and diversification.

Is the pistol shrimp the loudest animal?

YES! The pistol shrimp (Alpheidae) IS the loudest animal. They clap their claws together, which can break another shrimp's shell. Captured Pistol shrimp have been known to break the glass of their aquarium. They also interfere with sonar.

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How many ounces is in two shrimp?

The size of shrimp can vary, but generally, two medium-sized shrimp would weigh between 1 to 2 ounces.

Are Pacific cleaner shrimp carnivores?

Yes, Pacific cleaner shrimp are carnivores. They primarily feed on parasites, dead tissue, and other small organisms found on larger marine animals that they clean.

Is freshwater shrimp a producer of consumer?

Freshwater shrimp are consumers because they feed on organic matter like algae, small insects, and plant debris. They do not produce their own food through photosynthesis like producers (plants) do.

Why can't brine shrimp live in fresh water?

Brine shrimp are adapted to living in highly saline environments, so they require salt in their water to maintain proper bodily functions. Without the salt, their cells would not be able to regulate water balance correctly, leading to dehydration and eventual death.

Can brine shrimp survive in a biosphere?

Yes, brine shrimp can survive in a biosphere as they are resilient and adaptable creatures. As long as the biosphere provides the necessary conditions such as appropriate temperature, salinity, and food source, brine shrimp can thrive and reproduce within the controlled environment of a biosphere.

Are shrimp carnivores or omnivores?

shrimp is a omnivore because it eat plant and meat therefore it is a omnivores

What do river shrimp eat?

River shrimp are opportunistic feeders, consuming a variety of plant matter, detritus, algae, small invertebrates, and organic debris present in their habitat. They are also known to scavenge on dead animals and decaying organic matter.

Where do candy striped shrimp live?

Candy striped shrimp, also known as banded coral shrimp, are found in coral reefs and rocky crevices in the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, Hawaii, and Australia. They are commonly found in shallow waters with plenty of hiding spots and places to perch.

What is the scientific name for a freshwater shrimp?

The prawn, a relative of the shrimp, is of the sub-order Dendrobrachiata. There are many different families of prawns and the best place to look them up is at Wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawn

Can you eat sand shrimp?

Yes, sand shrimps are safe to eat and are sometimes consumed as food. They are rich in protein and can be cooked in various ways such as boiling, grilling, or frying. However, be cautious of where you source them from to ensure they are fresh and safe for consumption.

What color are salt water shrimp?

Saltwater shrimp can have a variety of colors depending on the species, ranging from translucent to colorful hues like red, green, blue, or even striped patterns. Their coloration often helps them blend in with their environment or serve as a form of camouflage against predators.

How Many Chromosomes In A Shrimp Egg Cell?

Shrimp have 254 chromosomes, so an egg cell would have 127 chromosomes

Is krill a type of fish?

This is kind of tricky. Krill are actually small shrimp, but capable of purposeful swimming. Plankton, by definition, are all the little things in the water, some plants, some animals, that are not capable of purposeful swimming. That is, even if they swim a little, it is not enough to move them significantly from place to place relative to ocean currents. Larval krill would be part of the planktonic community, as would the larvae of many marine creatures. But adult krill are not plankton.

Size comparison: Krill can grow to over 20cm in length and feed primarily on the mostly microscopic plankton.

Is spider a carnivore?

Yes, spiders are carnivores. They primarily feed on insects and other small arthropods that they catch in their webs or through hunting.

Where is a shrimps heart located?

A shrimps heart is located on its head. If we base it on the exact anatomy of a shrimp, its heart is located on its thorax just after the head, but both the head and the thorax are covered with a single exoskeleton only, that is why the shrimps thorax can be mistaken as still part of the shrimps head. But in general, we see a shrimp divided only into 2 parts, the head and the tail, we see no thorax in it.

What is the respiration system of a prawn?

Praws have gills (special gas exchange surfaces) at the base of each walking leg. In order to pass a constant supply of oxygenated water over the gas exchange surface the gills are ventilated by movement of the walking and swimming legs. A prawn has 5 pairs of walking legs (located on thorax) and 5 pairs of swimming legs (located on the abdomen)

Do shrimp sleep?

Shrimp do not sleep in the same way that humans do, but they do have periods of rest where they are less active. They may become inactive or hide during these resting periods, especially during the day when they are more vulnerable to predators.

How do animals respond to light?

I depends on the species but most spiders prefer not to be exposed to direct bright lights. This is why all pet spiders are typically given pre-started burrows or log hides in which to shelter themselves from light. It won't kill them, but being in bright light with nowhere to go is stressful to many species.

How does levels of salinity affect brine shrimp?

Higher levels of salinity produce brine shrimp that are smaller, but reach sexual maturity faster than those in lower levels. Also lower levels of salinity tend to allow more predators into the ecosystem.

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

How do sand crabs breathe?

Sand crabs breathe through gills located on their abdomen, which are used to extract oxygen from the water. They absorb dissolved oxygen from seawater by pumping water over their gills and then releasing it through openings called pleopods.