People in different regions of China have different names for mantis shrimps, such as: mantis shrimp, crawler shrimp, crawling shrimp, tiger shrimp, belt shrimp, shrimp mother-in-law, male shrimp, mantis shrimp, peeing shrimp Shrimp, piss shrimp, shrimp dog bomb, spring shrimp, rich shrimp, pipa shrimp, flower worm, shrimp skin bomb, silkworm shrimp, shrimp not only, water scorpion, skin shrimp.

The official name of Pipi shrimp in mainland China is "Mantis Shrimp", and its common English name is "Mantis Shrimp". Shrimp subclass, the collective name for species under the order Stomatopoda (there is only one order under this subclass).

Mantis shrimps often live in burrows, often digging burrows on the sandy or muddy bottom of shallow seas. The burrows are mostly "U" shaped. Stomatopods are carnivorous and mostly prey on small invertebrates. Such animals can make sounds by rubbing the ventral surface of the telson with their tail limbs or striking with their sweeping limbs.

Mantis shrimps are ferocious and have very sharp eyesight. Because it is good at swimming, most of its prey are benthic creatures that are not good at swimming, including various shellfish, crabs, sea urchins, etc. They can easily break the outer hard shell of their prey and feast on the meat inside.

Mantis shrimp is a nutritious, juicy and tender seafood. The meat contains more water, the meat tastes sweet, tender, light and soft, and has a special and attractive umami taste. Every spring is the season when they lay eggs, and it is best to eat them at this time. The plump mantis shrimp has a brain full of grease, and the meat is very tender and delicious. Unfortunately, it has more shells and less meat. However, its protein content is as high as 20%, fat 0.7%, as well as vitamins, inosinic acid, aminopropionic acid and other nutrients needed by the human body. Mantis shrimp is warm in nature and sweet in taste. It has the effects of nourishing the kidneys, aphrodisiac, and detoxifying the breasts.

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Food effects

1. Enhance human immunity: Shrimp has extremely high nutritional value and can enhance human immunity and sexual function. It nourishes the kidneys, strengthens yang, resists premature aging, and can treat symptoms such as kidney deficiency, impotence, chills, physical fatigue, waist and knee pain, etc.

2. Lactation: If women have little or no milk after childbirth, grind 500 grams of fresh shrimp meat and take it hot with rice wine, 3 times a day for several days, which can promote lactation.

3. Relieve neurasthenia: Shopee has a sedative effect and is often used to treat neurasthenia and autonomic nerve dysfunction. Shrimp is a delicious food that can provide nutrients for the brain. Shrimp contains three important fatty acids, which can help people stay focused for a long time.

4. Conducive to recovery after illness: Shrimp is rich in nutrients, and its meat is soft and easy to digest. It is an excellent food for people who are weak and need to take care of themselves after illness.

5. Prevent arteriosclerosis: Shrimp is rich in magnesium. Magnesium plays an important role in regulating heart activity and can protect the cardiovascular system. It can reduce the cholesterol content in the blood and prevent arteriosclerosis. , and it can also expand coronary arteries, which is helpful in preventing hypertension and myocardial infarction.

Reference materials:

Baidu Encyclopedia - Pipi Shrimp