Skeleton Shrimp Use 18 Appendages to Feed, Fight and Frolic

Skeleton shrimp anatomy can be confusing, with their funky assortment of body parts.

Skeleton Shrimp Use 18 Appendages to Feed, Fight and Frolic Deep Look

Premiered October 26, 2021
Skeleton Shrimp Use 18 Appendages to Feed, Fight and Frolic

On first impression, skeleton shrimp anatomy is confusing. These crustaceans use a funky assortment of body parts to move around like inchworms, feed on bits of sea garbage, stage boxing matches, and make lots of clingy babies.

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Deep Look

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