Shrimp

Fun Shrimp Facts!

• There are over 2,000 species of shrimps.
• Shrimp are widespread, and can be found near the seafloor of most coasts and estuaries, as well as in rivers and lakes.
• The color of a shrimp is influenced by its natural habitat. Some subspecies are able to change color to fit in with surroundings. Shrimp in tropical and sub-tropical habitats are brightly colored. Others are transparent so that predators have a difficult time spotting them. Brown and green shrimp are found in muddy river beds.
• Most shrimp are omnivorous. Their food consists mostly of small plants and animals; some shrimp species feed on carrion.
• The female shrimp may lay from 1,500 to 14,000 eggs