Shrimp figurine

Small but essential in marine ecosystems, the shrimp is one of the most widespread crustaceans in oceans and rivers. It is recognizable by its elongated body, long antennae, and multiple small legs.

Surprisingly, shrimp breathe through gills located under their carapace and can swim backward very quickly by suddenly bending their abdomen. Some species play a key role in cleaning coral reefs by ridding fish of their parasites. Their great diversity – there are several thousand species – makes them an indispensable link in the marine food chain.

This Papo figurine finely reproduces the shrimp: delicate antennae, textured carapace, and realistic silhouette. An ideal model to enrich a marine animal collection, invent aquatic stories, or raise children's awareness of the importance of these small crustaceans in underwater life.