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shrimps

  • plural
    of shrimp.
    shrimp
    noun
    any of several small, long-tailed, chiefly marine crustaceans of the decapod suborder Natania, certain species of which are used as food.
  • present tense form
    of shrimp (3rd person singular).
    shrimp
    noun
    any of several small, long-tailed, chiefly marine crustaceans of the decapod suborder Natania, certain species of which are used as food.

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Scientists found seagrass meadows affected by excessive nutrients in the water - caused by sewage, fertilisers, manure and industry wastewater - had far fewer and less variety of small invertebrates like crabs, shrimps and snails.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

They feed on small reef fishes, shrimps, octopuses, crabs, sea urchins and lobsters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2024

Trillions of fish, shrimps, amphipods, jellyfish, and squid rise to feed, using the cover of darkness to hide from predators.

From National Geographic ● Feb. 13, 2024

"It is conceivable that if we did the experiment on shrimps that had been exposed for a longer period or during critical stages in their life history, it would affect their sperm levels and quality."

From Science Daily ● Nov. 30, 2023

Crawling throughout the gardens were shrimps and crabs.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown