That is actually technically not a shrimp, per se. It's called an amphipod, and it's usually only about 2-3 cm, thank God. But it's an example of "abyssal gigantism" which is apparently something that happens to animals that develop at great depths. Apparently this is similar to "island gigantism" which happens to animals that are isolated on remote islands (Galapagos tortoise, etc.)
It probably _would_ taste like shrimp, but it's simply too gross to contemplate. Yuck. It's even put me off regular shrimp, at least until I can get this image out of my mind.
What the...I'm guessing that wasn't at the Atwater Market!
ReplyDeleteThat is actually technically not a shrimp, per se. It's called an amphipod, and it's usually only about 2-3 cm, thank God. But it's an example of "abyssal gigantism" which is apparently something that happens to animals that develop at great depths. Apparently this is similar to "island gigantism" which happens to animals that are isolated on remote islands (Galapagos tortoise, etc.)
ReplyDeleteIt probably _would_ taste like shrimp, but it's simply too gross to contemplate. Yuck. It's even put me off regular shrimp, at least until I can get this image out of my mind.