Definitions
- Describing a group of aquatic arthropods with hard exoskeletons and jointed limbs, such as crabs, lobsters, and crayfish. - Referring to a type of invertebrate animal that lives in water and has a segmented body. - Talking about a class of animals that includes various species of shellfish and krill.
- Referring to a small, edible, pinkish or grayish crustacean with ten legs. - Describing a type of seafood that is commonly used in dishes like scampi, cocktail, and stir-fry. - Talking about a type of prawn that is often served as an appetizer or main course.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are types of crustaceans.
- 2Both are aquatic animals.
- 3Both have hard exoskeletons.
- 4Both are commonly used in seafood dishes.
- 5Both have multiple legs.
What is the difference?
- 1Size: Shrimp are typically smaller than most crustaceans.
- 2Appearance: Shrimp have a distinctive curved shape, while crustaceans can vary in shape and size.
- 3Habitat: Shrimp are found in both freshwater and saltwater, while many crustaceans are only found in saltwater.
- 4Usage: Shrimp is commonly used in various dishes, while crustaceans like crabs and lobsters are often served as a main course.
- 5Variety: Crustaceans include a wider variety of species than just shrimp.
Remember this!
Crustacean and shrimp are both types of aquatic animals with hard exoskeletons and multiple legs. However, shrimp is a specific type of crustacean that is smaller in size, commonly used in seafood dishes, and found in both freshwater and saltwater habitats. On the other hand, crustaceans refer to a larger group of aquatic arthropods that include various species like crabs, lobsters, and crayfish, which are often served as a main course.
