Shrimp

    Shrimp can be found in all the oceans of the world.  Some live near the shore, these shrimp hide in the mud all day and come out at night to eat.  Others swim in cold, deep ocean waters in large groups.   A shrimp is an animal that has small eyes,claws,and feelers.  Shrimp are different colors and some can change their body color to blend with the surroundings.  Shrimp can be less than 1 inch while others can be as long as 1 foot.  Small shrimp eat plankton while the larger shrimp eat  foods found on the ocean floor.  A female can lay 500,000 to 1,000,000 eggs.


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