Everything we know about shrimp... Part 1 Life cycle of a shreemp

Re: Everything we know about shrimp... Part 1 Life cycle of a shreemp

feeds@yuku.com (dancudayo) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:37:26 PST

Thank you Mike, knowing them will surely help me catch more.

Re: Everything we know about shrimp... Part 1 Life cycle of a shreemp

feeds@yuku.com (CaptLeeNoga) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 09:12:27 PST

That was QUITE detailed intro! Nice find Mike!

The only thing I would add is the eggs hatch within 12-24 hours. When the male transfers the sperm pack to the female, she holds it between 2 plates and SHE decides when her eggs get fertilized. She may not release the sperm for days.

Once Egg falls to bottom

a) First Stage – Nauplius – shrimp limited in swim ability

b) Second Stage – Protozoea, develop mouth and abdomen

c) Third Stage – Mysis – 1/8” shrimp are plankton drifting in ocean they have legs, antennae

d) 1/2” long – walking/swim legs develop,...

Re: Everything we know about shrimp... Part 1 Life cycle of a shreemp

feeds@yuku.com (wishiniwasfishin) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 08:22:46 PST

in my best Mr. Miyagi voice "To truly know shrimp, you must become a shrimp"...

Re: Everything we know about shrimp... Part 1 Life cycle of a shreemp

feeds@yuku.com (phoreel) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:24:16 PST

Very interesting..........but let's get to the "peel and eat" part !!!!!

Re: Everything we know about shrimp... Part 1 Life cycle of a shreemp

feeds@yuku.com (retiredmrbill) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:01:40 PST

Wow, thanks Mike. I got tired just reading that. Whew! That is some great info.

Everything we know about shrimp... Part 1 Life cycle of a shreemp

feeds@yuku.com (wishiniwasfishin) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:32:09 PST

About time for this one I figured... I would like to start everyone on their masters degeree in shrimpiology. I will be one of your professors, and welcome other professor's input. IMPORTANT...this information is not mine, I have stolen it from various sources over the last few years. (I ain't no geenyus ya knoe...)

Why don't we start out with a basic shrimp life history

All penaeid shrimps have much the same life cycle. Spawning usually occurs in the ocean from near the beaches to several miles offshore. A single female produces between 500,000 and 1,000,000 eggs and may spawn several times.

During mating, the male transfers a packet of sperm, called a spermatophore, to the female. Brown and pink shrimps mate when the female’s exoskeleton is still soft immediately after molting. The spermatophore is covered over by two “plates” that hold it in place. Spawning in the species may take place days later. Mating of white shrimp occurs...