caridean
- noun
- /ˈkɛrɪdiən/
- Specialized
- The caridean shrimp by-catches are also valuable and could be marketed similarly.
Examples
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Western Caroline Islands show that the caridean shrimp Heterocarpus laevigatus tends to be a solitary animal, occurring below 350 m, that gradually accumulates around bait sites over a prolonged period.
Academic text (1992) -
This study focused on the two caridean species Heterocarpus laevigatus and H. ensifer, which, because of their greater abundance or size, are the two forms that have commercial potential in Palau (and, in general, at other Pacific localities: King, 1986).
Academic text (1992) -
These were dominated by the caridean Heterocarpus laevigatus, which composed 92% (51 kg) of the total shrimp yield by weight.
Academic text (1992) -
The caridean shrimp are essential to the marine ecosystem and help maintain the balance of the underwater habitat.
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Researchers collected several species of caridean shrimp during their expedition to study biodiversity in coastal waters.
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The local fish market offered a variety of seafood, including fresh caridean shrimp caught that morning.
Surface Forms
Morphology
caridean = Caridea (transparent) = caridea + ean
Nominal use deriving from the taxonomic name 'Caridea' plus '-ean'; the formation is regular and yields 'a member of Caridea' if the base is known.
Etymology
The word caridean comes from the Greek word karides, which means 'shrimp' or 'prawn'. So a caridean is a shrimp of that scientific group, often found in sea or river water.
