How do skeleton shrimp reproduce?
Skeleton shrimps reproduce sexually by internal fertilization. Large, transparent pouches of eggs attach to the female’s abdomen. After hatching, skeleton shrimp larvae attach to hydroids, algae or other vegetation. Females of some skeleton shrimp species are said to kill males after mating by injecting them with venom from a poisonous claw. Other facts about skeleton shrimp: • Skeleton shrimp move similarly to inchworms. • Skeleton shrimps’ delicate, skeleton-like bodies help them blend in with hydroids, bryozoans, seaweeds and other bushy plants and animals.
