- There are over 2,000 different shrimp species around the world.
- Size of shrimp varies for different species.
- Small shrimp are usually around 1/2 an inch in length, some species can grow to be 12 inches or longer.
- Shrimp are excellent swimmers. They can propel themselves backward quickly by flexing the muscles of their abdomen and tail, or swim forward more slowly using the appendages on the underside of their tail.
- Certain shrimp species are able to create a snapping sound by hitting their large and small pincers together which is louder than the other marine noise. It is believed they do this to communicate with each-other or temporarily stun their prey.
- Shrimps are omnivorous. In general, Shrimp consume microscopic plant and animal matter by filtering the water around them. Certain species of shrimp also eat small fish.
- Shrimp contain a cancer-fighting mineral. The shrimp contain selenium, an antioxidant mineral which activates the enzyme to fight the development of cancer-causing free radicals.
- Shrimp are eaten with heads in many parts of the world. because shrimp's head has a rich flavor and a crunchy texture that some people love.
- Shrimp are low in calories but high in protein. shrimp is a very low-calorie food (a medium cooked shrimp has about 7 calories). Shrimp also have a lot of protein.
- Shrimp's heart is located on its head. Actually, Shrimp's heart is located on its thorax just after the head but both the head and the thorax are covered with a single exoskeleton. In general, shrimp divided only into 2 parts, the head, and the tail, we see no thorax in it by eyesight.
