Species Type:
Invertebrates
Common Name(s):
Glass shrimp
Size:
These shrimp can grow up to 1.97 inches (5 centimeters) long.
Diet:
Glass shrimp eat algae, dead animal matter, insects and marine plants.
Range & Habitat:
These shrimp live in lakes, ponds, rivers, estuaries and streams
Details:
Glass shrimp can be hard to spot because of their transparent coloring. Faint striping occurs on their midsection and ends at the base of their tail. They have smooth carapaces (shells), rounded abdomens and long antennae on their head.