Beachcombing - Ghost Shrimp

Описание: Have you seen little volcano looking holes near the water’s edge at the beach before? They are from Ghost shrimp. Four distinct species of Ghost shrimp have been identified as inhabiting the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Found at the water's edge, they burrow down in seafloor sediments, collecting bits of food. Though they are small, reaching up to three to four inches, Ghost shrimp can dig burrows that can be four feet deep. Watch this episode of Beachcombing with Jace Tunnell to learn more about these amazing creatures.