sand shrimp

crustacean
Also known as: Crago septemspinosus, Crangon vulgaris, European shrimp, common European shrimp

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characteristics

  • Peneus setiferus, an edible shrimp
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    The common European shrimp, or sand shrimp, Crangon vulgaris (Crago septemspinosus), occurs in coastal waters on both sides of the North Atlantic and grows to about 8 cm (3 inches); it is gray or dark brown with brown or reddish spots. The shrimp Peneus setiferus feeds on small plants and…

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