01 January 2019 0 5K Report

I'm trying to find out when decapod crustaceans (snapping shrimp in particular) typically molt. I'm wondering if they tend to molt depending on lunar patterns. Based on a quick literature search, I've found that Alpheid snapping shrimp males can mate with females only when the females molt and the time between mating and spawning is about 17-23 days.

Any help or suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

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