How Do River Shrimp Reproduce? Detailed Explanation of Breeding Methods and Techniques

Shrimp are widely distributed in our country's rivers, lakes, reservoirs and ponds, and river shrimp are a high-quality freshwater shrimp species. So how do river shrimp reproduce?

1. How Do River Shrimp Reproduce

After river shrimp mate, the male shrimp's spermatophore attaches to the female shrimp's chest gonopore, and fertilization occurs once the eggs are released. The fertilized eggs are attached by the female shrimp to her swimming legs, and at a temperature of 18~24 degrees, they take about 22~25 days to hatch.

2. Benefits and Effects of River Shrimp

1. Shrimp are nutritious, and their meat is soft and easy to digest, making them a good food for people who are weak and need recuperation after illness;

2. Shrimp are rich in magnesium, and magnesium plays an important role in regulating heart activity and can protect the cardiovascular system well; it can reduce cholesterol levels in the blood, prevent arteriosclerosis, and also dilate the coronary arteries, which helps prevent high blood pressure and myocardial infarction;

3. Shrimp have a relatively strong lactation-promoting effect and are rich in phosphorus and calcium, with especially beneficial effects for children and pregnant women;

4. A very important substance in river shrimp is astaxanthin, which is the component responsible for the red color on the surface. Astaxanthin (is the strongest antioxidant discovered so far, and the darker the color, the higher the astaxanthin content.

5. River shrimp are widely used in cosmetics, food additives, and medicines. Scientists at Osaka University in Japan found through investigation that astaxanthin in shrimp helps eliminate “jet lag” caused by time zone changes.

River shrimp have tender meat, a delicious taste, and are rich in nutrients. They are a high-protein, low-fat aquatic food product and are quite favored by consumers.