ghost shrimp
See-through aquarium cleaner
Ghost shrimp are small, nearly transparent crustaceans found in freshwater and marine environments.
The name refers to their see-through bodies—you can often see their internal organs.
In aquariums, freshwater ghost shrimp serve as inexpensive feeders or tank cleaners.
Marine ghost shrimp are burrowing creatures that live in sandy or muddy bottoms, creating elaborate tunnel systems.
Allowing light through
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
- rostrumRaised speaker's platform
gills · molting · chitin · decapod · see-through · eyestalks · segmented · claws
Large storage vessel
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- aquascapingDesigning underwater tank environments
- filterPorous separation device
- feederSource of input
scavenger · cohabitants · betta · guppy · tetra · detritus · molting · hiding
transparent
Allowing light through
- carapaceProtective dorsal exoskeleton
- exoskeletonExternal skeletal structure
- antennaeSensory appendages on insects
rostrum · gills · molting · chitin · decapod · see-through · eyestalks · segmented · claws
tank
Large storage vessel
- substrateUnderlying supporting material
- aquascapingDesigning underwater tank environments
- filterPorous separation device
feeder · scavenger · cohabitants · betta · guppy · tetra · detritus · molting · hiding · burrowing
burrow
Animal's dug dwelling
tidal · sand · silt · intertidal · brackish · mangrove · seagrass · bay · lagoon · substrate
fishing
Catching aquatic creatures
- hookCurved catching device
- saltwaterOcean water, chemically speaking
- pompanoCoastal Atlantic food fish
redfish · sheepshead · flounder · bucket · aeration · bloodworm · tackle · pier · inshore · chum
- aquarium lifegoldfish, betta, guppy, neon tetra, angelfish
- crustaceanscrabs, crab, prawn, lobster, lobsters
- sea creaturescrab, lobster, jellyfish, octopus, squid
- aquarium petsgoldfish, guppies, tetras, neon tetra, bettas
- invertebrate petstarantula, hermit crab, praying mantis, emperor scorpion, scorpion
- shrimp types
ghost shrimpcherry shrimp
Small red freshwater crustacean
neon tetra · clownfish · discus · colorful · ornamental
ghost shrimplobster
Large marine shellfish
king crab · coconut crab · American lobster · large · mantis shrimp
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