Common shrimp C017 / 8354
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Common shrimp C017 / 8354
Common shrimp (Crangon crangon) in a rock pool. Shrimps are marine crustaceans of the order Decapoda, which are mostly found on shallow sea floors where they feed on small animals and plants. They are related to crabs and lobsters. Shrimps have muscular abdomens and tail fans, which are used in conjunction to swim backwards away from predators. They are an important fishing resource, the edible part being the abdomen
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© DR KEITH WHEELER/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Antennae Arthropod Carcinology Coast Crustacean Decapod Decapoda Legs Rock Pool Shellfish Shrimp Swimming Underwater
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This print showcases the beauty and intricacy of a Common shrimp (Crangon crangon) in its natural habitat. The image captures the shrimp gracefully swimming in a rock pool, surrounded by the vastness of the ocean. Shrimps, belonging to the order Decapoda, are fascinating marine crustaceans that predominantly inhabit shallow sea floors. Their diet consists mainly of small animals and plants found within their aquatic environment. These remarkable creatures are closely related to crabs and lobsters, sharing similar characteristics such as muscular abdomens and tail fans. One intriguing aspect of shrimps is their ability to swim backwards using their powerful abdominal muscles and tail fans as a means of escaping from potential predators. This unique adaptation allows them to navigate through their surroundings with agility and grace. Beyond their ecological significance, shrimps also hold great importance as a valuable fishing resource due to their edible abdomen section. They have become an essential part of various culinary traditions worldwide. Dr Keith Wheeler's photograph perfectly encapsulates the essence of this common shrimp species while highlighting its intricate features against the backdrop of an underwater rock pool. It serves as a reminder of nature's wonders beneath our oceans' surface – where these beautiful creatures thrive amidst an array of other marine life forms.
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