Pipi shrimp is not a shrimp.

In fact, although Pipi shrimps are named after "shrimp", they are not shrimps. The official name of the Pipi shrimp is "mantis shrimp", which belongs to the phylum Arthropoda, the class Solachophora, and the order Stomatopoda. Shrimps are different. Although shrimps are also from the phylum Arthropoda, they belong to the order Crustacea and Decapoda. In fact, the difference between Pipi shrimp and shrimp is quite big.

The difference between them is relatively large from the appearance alone. In addition, judging from their distribution range, the two are also different. Pipi shrimps are mainly distributed in tropical and subtropical seas, and some live in temperate seas; while shrimps can be distributed in freshwater, and artificially cultured species are also More of them. In addition, Pipi shrimps are not bugs and should not be confused with them.

Introduction to the types of shrimp:

1. Longhaired shrimp

Longhaired shrimp is a kind of thin carapace with a body length of 13 to 24 cm and a smooth and transparent body. of shrimp species. It is mainly distributed in the Yellow and Bohai Sea areas in China, and the spring and autumn of each year are good times for fishing. The meat of long-haired prawns is tender and delicious, and contains high protein, so it is a popular high-protein nutritious aquatic product.

2. Crayfish

Crayfish is a kind of freshwater economical shrimp. It looks like a shrimp but has a hard shell. Its meat is delicious and widely welcomed by people. It has the characteristics of fast growth and strong adaptability, forming an absolute competitive advantage in the local ecological environment. Crayfish are omnivorous animals that grow quickly and adapt to different tastes.