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Ghost Shrimp
About Ghost Shrimp
Ghost Shrimp (Palaemonetes paludosus) is one of the most popular shrimp species in home aquariums. This malacostraca animal requires water with a temperature of 67°F to 76°F, pH 7.0 to 8.0, and moderately complex water is preferred. There are usually more females than males in wild populations, with 0.78 males for every female shrimp. In addition, a female shrimp can lay up to 85 eggs per clutch.
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Common Name
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Eastern grass shrimp, Glass shrimp, Florida ghost shrimp,Popcorn shrimp
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Palaemonetes paludosus
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Species
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Palaemonetes paludosus
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Genus
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Palaemonetes
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SubFamily
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Pelomedusinae
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Family
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Palaemonidae
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SuperFamily
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Palaemonoidea
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SubOrder
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Pleocyemata
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Order
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Decapoda
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Class
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Malacostraca
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Phylum
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Arthropoda
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the Ghost Shrimp |
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Color
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Grey
Green
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Pattern
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Characteristics
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Transparent
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Min Height
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1 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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3 Inches or 1 meters |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Invertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Infrared Vision
Ultraviolet Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the Ghost Shrimp including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Omnivores
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Temperament
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Energetic
Calm
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Modes of Locomotion
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Burrowing
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Energy Level
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High Energy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the Ghost Shrimp. |
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Lifespan
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1 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Oviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Aquatic |
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Ecosystem
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Freshwater
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Country
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United States of America (the)
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