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Originally Posted by Magma
seems to be really close to the head to be eggs, I thought shrimp carried the eggs closer to there tail, also doesnt mating happen after a fresh molt?
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When the eggs first develop they develop behind the head and then are transfered down to the abdomen (more specifically to the swimmerets or pleopods) where they must be fertilized or else they will just drop off after a few days. In the pic of the PS you can see the eggs in the abdomen that are ready to be released, you can also see the new batch forming behind the head which will make their way down after the release. Yes you are correct that mating occurs after a fresh molt.