Eubranchipus bundyi: The Knobbed-lip Fairy Shrimp
- Irving P.
- Jul 29, 2024
- 1 min read
Updated: Mar 18
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Anatomy: The characteristics outlined below may exhibit variations influenced by environmental conditions, population dynamics, and the organism's age.
Head:
Second Antenna:
Male: These antennae are notably enlarged and structurally specialized to assist in the mating process. The primary function of these antennae is to grasp and hold onto the female during copulation.
The antennae possess a ribbonlike and coiled antennal appendage, which is situated proximally.
Female: reduced second antenna
Thorax:
Dorsolateral Process:
Male: None
Female:
Thoracopods:
The structure is comparable across sexes, characterized by delicate setae along the limb's edges.
Reproductive Segments:
Male: A pair of penises.
Female:
Abdomen:
Uniform across sexes without distinctive characteristics.
Telson & Cercopods:
Egg:
The cyst of this species is fairly large and rounded with very small indentations.
Morphology:
Size:
Coloration:
Captivity and Growth:
Growth is influenced by multiple factors such as temperature, salinity, and care. These temperature ranges are based on our experience but do not represent the maximum or minimum.
Hatching Temperature Range: unknown
Temperature Range for Adults: 32 to 60°F.
Hatching: unknown
Growth Rate: unknown
Behavior: These fairy shrimp filter feed on microbes in the water column and swim in a more or less stationary pattern.
Reproduction: Males will use their second antennae to latch onto the female and copulate. This mating ritual may last a few seconds to minutes, depending on whether the females can shake off the male. Male actively pursuing a mate.
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