The Truth About Mantis Shrimp: Are They Really Shrimp? Despite their name, mantis shrimp are not actually true shrimp. This is a common misconception, but mantis shrimp belong to a completely different group of crustaceans. In this article, we’ll uncover the truth about these fascinating animals and explain why they’re called “shrimp” when they’re not … Read more
Fish and seafood should be at the top of your list if you want to eat whole, healthy foods that boost your libido. Rich in zinc, omega-3s, arginine and selenium, these foods can give your sex life a boost. What you eat has a direct impact on your libido and sexual health. Certain foods and … Read more
Do Shrimp Have Blood? The Surprising Truth About Shrimp Anatomy As seafood lovers and nature enthusiasts, we often find ourselves curiously wondering – do shrimp have blood? At first glance, shrimp seem very different from us humans biologically. But a closer look reveals some fascinating similarities in anatomy and function, along with key differences. In … Read more
As an aquarist, you may be wondering if ghost shrimp will eat the snails in your tank. This is an important question to answer, especially if you want to keep both ghost shrimp and snails together. After keeping ghost shrimp myself and researching the topic extensively, here is what I’ve learned about the snail-eating habits … Read more
What’s my favorite appetizer? Shrimp Rangoon. It has a creamy filling with soft shrimp wrapped in a crunchy shell. Serve with a tangy sweet and sour sauce or your favorite. A wonton wrapper is used to hold chopped shrimp, cream cheese, and seasonings. The whole thing is then deep-fried until golden brown and crispy. Different … Read more
The vibrantly colored peacock mantis shrimp has become a popular species to keep in saltwater aquariums Their striking patterns and formidable hunting abilities fascinate aquarists and researchers alike But despite the name, are mantis shrimp actually a true shrimp species? The short answer is no. While mantis shrimp look somewhat similar to shrimp they come … Read more
Seafood Source asserts that shrimp was the number one seafood in the U. S. in 2020. 5 pounds out of the 19 pounds of seafood that was consumed per capita in the U. S. consisted of shrimp. Digital Journal reveals that shrimp makes up over 43 percent of the U. S. market in frozen seafood. … Read more
The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are meant to be used by both casual readers who are interested in biology and students. The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are … Read more
Want to know what to serve with fried shrimp? These tasty side dishes go perfectly with this classic seafood dish. Those of you who like seafood like I do know how hard it is to say no to golden brown fried shrimp. If you’re looking for ideas for what to eat with fried shrimp, you’re … Read more
Are you trying to find a tasty side dish to go with the shrimp recipe you want to make for dinner? We love making shrimp because it’s a flavorful seafood that can be used in many ways. It’s also very quick and easy to make, which is great for busy weeknights! Let us know what … Read more