Shrimp Vs Prawn: What Is The Difference Between The Two? Find Out Here

Size Of Body

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Difference In Gills

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Segments On Body

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Environment Differences

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Number Of Claws

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Body Of Prawns

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Flavour Profile

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Used Interchangeably

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