Do shrimp have eyes?

Question

Me and my mom were discussing this while peeling shrimp for shrimp alfredo. Anybody know the answer?

They had their heads cut off already so I don't know

Answer 1

yes, little tiny black ones. Creepy!

Here's a picture :)

http://www.istockphoto.com/file_thumbview_approve/542672/2/istockphoto_542672_shrimp_1.jpg

Answer 2

Yes, they do, for more info read on.

True shrimp are small, swimming, decapod crustaceans classified in the infraorder Caridea, found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water.

A number of more or less unrelated crustaceans also have the word "shrimp" in their common name. Examples are the mantis shrimp and the opposum or mysid shrimp, both of which belong to the same class (Malacostraca) as the true shrimp, but constitute two different orders within it, the Stomatopoda and the Mysidacea. Triops longicaudatus or Triops cancriformis are also popular animals in freshwater aquaria, and are often called shrimp, although they belong instead to the Notostraca, a quite unrelated group.

Shrimp are distinguished from the superficially similar prawns by the structure of the gills, and by the fact that female shrimp (as in all other pleocyemates) brood the eggs on their pleopods. There is, however, much confusion between the two, especially among non-specialists, and many shrimp are called "prawns" and many prawns are called "shrimp". This is particularly widespread in culinary contexts, including the following sections.

A number of the larger species, including the shrimp Penaeus setiferus, are caught commercially and used for food. Recipes utilizing shrimp form part of the cuisine of many cultures: examples include jambalaya, okonomiyaki, poon choi, bagoong, Kerala and scampi.

(Penaeus setiferus), also known as white shrimp or green tails is a species of prawn (not shrimp), found on the eastern seaboard of North America. They are bluish-white, with pink sides, and are sometimes carried into estuaries by tides or winds.

Few white shrimp live as long as a year, and the maximum lifespan is about two years. Spawning happens as far as 9 km from the shore, and involves between 500,000 and 1 million eggs being released at a time. The eggs sink to the bottom of the water as they are released and hatch 10-12 hours later.

Females grow larger than males, reaching up to 200 mm, in comparison to 182 mm for male. Juvenile shrimp can grow 1.2 mm per day during late spring and summer months, but growth is slow in the spring. Growth in Penaeus setiferus occurs at temperatures above 20 °C, and may be limited by temperatures and the availability of food. In 1998, the total US catch for white shrimp was 46,842 metric tons with a value of over $243,630,461. It is sold in a variety of fresh and frozen products. It is also sold as whole and tails. White shrimp are sold throughout the year, although the peak months for the fishermen are November to January.

Note: the common name white shrimp may also refer to other species.

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Preparing shrimp for consumption usually involves removing the shell, tail, and "sand vein" (a euphemism for digestive tract). Removing the "vein" can be referred to as "deveining," and it is interesting to note that shrimp do not have any veins; they have an open circulatory system. As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, protein and low in food energy.

Dried shrimp is commonly used in Asian cuisines.

Answer 3

True shrimp are small, swimming, decapod crustaceans classified in the infraorder Caridea, found widely around the world in both fresh and salt water.

A number of more or less unrelated crustaceans also have the word "shrimp" in their common name. Examples are the mantis shrimp and the opposum or mysid shrimp, both of which belong to the same class (Malacostraca) as the true shrimp, but constitute two different orders within it, the Stomatopoda and the Mysidacea. Triops longicaudatus or Triops cancriformis are also popular animals in freshwater aquaria, and are often called shrimp, although they belong instead to the Notostraca, a quite unrelated group.

Shrimp are distinguished from the superficially similar prawns by the structure of the gills, and by the fact that female shrimp (as in all other pleocyemates) brood the eggs on their pleopods. There is, however, much confusion between the two, especially among non-specialists, and many shrimp are called "prawns" and many prawns are called "shrimp". This is particularly widespread in culinary contexts, including the following sections.

A number of the larger species, including the shrimp Penaeus setiferus, are caught commercially and used for food. Recipes utilizing shrimp form part of the cuisine of many cultures: examples include jambalaya, okonomiyaki, poon choi, bagoong, Kerala and scampi.

(Penaeus setiferus), also known as white shrimp or green tails is a species of prawn (not shrimp), found on the eastern seaboard of North America. They are bluish-white, with pink sides, and are sometimes carried into estuaries by tides or winds.

Few white shrimp live as long as a year, and the maximum lifespan is about two years. Spawning happens as far as 9 km from the shore, and involves between 500,000 and 1 million eggs being released at a time. The eggs sink to the bottom of the water as they are released and hatch 10-12 hours later.

Females grow larger than males, reaching up to 200 mm, in comparison to 182 mm for male. Juvenile shrimp can grow 1.2 mm per day during late spring and summer months, but growth is slow in the spring. Growth in Penaeus setiferus occurs at temperatures above 20 °C, and may be limited by temperatures and the availability of food. In 1998, the total US catch for white shrimp was 46,842 metric tons with a value of over $243,630,461. It is sold in a variety of fresh and frozen products. It is also sold as whole and tails. White shrimp are sold throughout the year, although the peak months for the fishermen are November to January.

Note: the common name white shrimp may also refer to other species.

1
Preparing shrimp for consumption usually involves removing the shell, tail, and "sand vein" (a euphemism for digestive tract). Removing the "vein" can be referred to as "deveining," and it is interesting to note that shrimp do not have any veins; they have an open circulatory system. As with other seafood, shrimp is high in calcium, protein and low in food energy.

Dried shrimp is commonly used in Asian cuisines.

Answer 4

Yes but uou maybe getting shrimp that have there little heads ripped off. Usually you can see there eyes if the heads are still on.

Answer 5

Yes, they do, but you will only get to see them if you go to Fish Stores, that have whole fish. When you get your shrimp, they have already been processed and this included taking off their heads. They are not very pretty when they are whole.

Answer 6

depends on the species. deep sea shrimp do not have eyes or have very poor eyesight because it is so dark down there that they dont need to see. but the rest of the shrimp do have eyes.

Answer 7

Yes, of course they do. If you get shrimp that still have their heads, then you can't miss them.

Answer 8

Of course shrimp nave eyes, how do you think they see, with there ears.

Answer 9

yes, shrimp have eyes but I don't think they work to well or else, they wouldn't be caught.

Answer 10

you can actually see them. they're pretty big. moreover, you were peeling shrimps, how could you miss them???

Answer 11

.Yes they do have eyes but only if you buy them with the head on.If you buy them without the head you wont see the eyes(the eyes are on the head ...lol)So yes they do have eyes.