Chitin: The Specialized Carbohydrate in Shrimp Exoskeletons

Shrimp, as well as other crustaceans such as lobsters and crabs, have a distinctive hard, protective outer shell called an exoskeleton This rigid covering performs several important functions for the shrimp, including preventing water loss, defending against predators, and providing attachment points for muscles But what makes up this unique armored exoskeleton that allows shrimp … Read more

How Do Brine Shrimp Cope With Salt? An In-Depth Look at Their Amazing Adaptations

With an electron microscope, the branchiae of Artemia that had adapted to triple-strength sea water (105 per mil salinity) were looked at. The lining of the metepipodite segment is made up of organelles that are made up of stacks of disc-shaped mitochondria connected by flattened extensions of a canalicular system that connects to the cells’ … Read more