The common shrimp, Crangon crangon, is a very widespread animal of the lower shore and all sandy areas. It is quite difficult to spot as it is unusual to find them above the sand in the daylight. They grow to about 8cms and unless threatened, tend to walk rather than swim.
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The common shrimp, Crangon crangon, is a very widespread animal of the lower shore and all sandy areas. It is quite difficult to spot as it is unusual to find them above the sand in the daylight. They grow to about 8cms and unless threatened, tend to walk rather than swim.
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North Sea - St. Abbs Marine Reserve.
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The common shrimp, Crangon crangon, is a very widespread animal of the lower shore and all sandy areas. It is quite difficult to spot as it is unusual to find them above the sand in the daylight. They grow to about 8cms and unless threatened, tend to walk rather than swim.
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Date:
Location:
North Sea - St. Abbs Marine Reserve.
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