Ancient Incan Hot Spring Unveils New Freshwater Shrimp-Like Species Thriving in Lethal Temperatures

Medicine & Technology Oct 20, 2023

Newly discovered shrimp-like species in Peruvian hot spring aids understanding of rising water temperature impacts on cold-water organisms and conservation biology. Read the article for more details.

'Abnormal Shrimp' From Cambrian Era Terrorized the Seas, Piercing Its Prey With Its Spiky Facial Appendages

Jul 11, 2023

Scientists uncover dietary secrets of the shrimp-like Anomalocaris canadensis, revealing the prey of the ancient apex predator. Read the article to learn more.

Shrimp Larvae Hide Their Dark Eyes With Photonic Glasses To Be Invisible From Predators [Study]

Feb 17, 2023

Baby shrimps keep themselves invisible from preys using a disco eye-glitter. Read the article to know how they do it.

‘Dinosaur Shrimp’ Discovery in Northern Arizona; Unusual Finding of Hundreds of Tadpole-Size Creatures After Heavy Rainfall

Oct 05, 2021

After a heavy summer downpour in Arizona, reports of a "dinosaur shrimp" discovery have spread, identifying the new find as "Triops," tadpole-size creatures.

Kuruma Shrimp Genome Provides Genetic Resource of Immune-Related Genes for Fisheries Management

Sep 13, 2021

Researchers in Japan developed a genetic resource from kuruma shrimp genome that will protect them from diseases, help in fisheries management and establish a breeding program.

Mini-Robot Analyzes Mantis Shrimp Punches, Explores Potential for Robotics, Devices

Sep 01, 2021

A new study developed a mecha-shrimp to analyze the fast and powerful punches thrown by the famous mantis shrimp.

This Fish Is the First of Its Kind To Domesticate Other Animals

Dec 10, 2020

Researchers from Australia reveals the farmer fish that domesticates shrimp to protect its algae farms, a first of its kind.

Study Finds Americans Don’t Eat Adequate Fish

Nov 14, 2020

Americans consume only less than half of the 26 pounds each year.

Invasive, Blood Sucking Parasites on Shrimps Continue Moving Northward

Sep 18, 2020

An invasive species of blood-sucking parasites on mud shrimps have been discovered in the waters surrounding Calvert Island, British Columbia, in Canada, marking the northernmost recorded presence of the parasite on the West Coast and suggests its expansion without human-based transport methods.

New Species of Shrimp Discovered in Panama’s Coiba National Park

Aug 11, 2020

Marine biologists from the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute have discovered a number of new species in Panama's Coiba National Park, including new genera and a new species of shrimp.

Cocaine and Other Illicit Substances Found in Freshwater Shrimp

May 03, 2019

Shrimp native to the rural areas of England tested positive for drugs.