Ghost Shrimp

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Ghost Shrimp

• By Carolyn Harwick

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The Ghost shrimp lives on the bottom of the ocean
on the east coast, near the shore. It is only
seen during low tide, when it comes out to eat.
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The Ghost Shrimp didnt get its name from its
appearance, because it is a brownish color. But
it did get its name from its frequent
disappearances.
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During low tide the shrimp comes out to eat, it
eats mud. When high tide comes it quickly burrows
into its hole in the bottom of the ocean.
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Reproduction also takes place during low tide.
The shrimp comes out of the hole and uses the
vibration of the mud to call is mate. Then the
mate comes and follows the shrimp into the hole.
During high the the mate stays in the hole. It
doesnt come out until low tide.
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The Ghost Shrimp is a very interesting animal. It
is very territorial and is very neat. Around the
outside of the hole is neat little mud balls. The
shrimp leaves them there after each meal. This
helps ditinguish its territory.
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THE END ByCarolyn Harwick