Blind Shrimp and Their Unique Habitat

The video explores the unique evolution of blind shrimp, which lack eyes due to their habitat in sunless caves in Madagascar. These shrimp rely on their sense of touch to find food using their long antennae. Their main predator is the blind cavefish, another creature that has adapted to the dark environment by evolving beyond the need for sight. Both species are unique to this specific ecosystem.

Why do blind shrimp not have eyes?

• They have lost their eyes due to pollution.

• They are born without eyes.

• They are nocturnal creatures.

• They live in a sunless environment.

Where can blind shrimp be found?

• In the Amazon River

• In a sunless cave in Madagascar

• In the Great Barrier Reef

• In the Arctic Ocean

How do blind shrimp locate their food?

• By using their sense of hearing

• By using their sense of touch

• By using their sense of taste

• By using their sense of smell

What is the main predator of the blind shrimp?

• The giant squid

• The piranha

• The blind cavefish

• The electric eel

What is a common trait between blind shrimp and their predator?

• Both have excellent vision.

• Both are found in multiple environments.

• Both have evolved to live without sight.

• Both are herbivores.