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Palaemon

Palaemon

9.9
A small shrimp that lives in rivers and seas
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : Palaemon
  • Species in the genus Palaemon are found in both freshwater and marine habitats.

Examples

  • The Palaemon shrimp is important for ecological balance in its natural environment.

  • Many aquarists enjoy keeping Palaemon shrimps in their tanks.

  • Researchers studied the population dynamics of Palaemon in the local estuary.

  • The Palaemon species is commonly found in rivers.

  • Researchers studied the population dynamics of Palaemon in the local estuary.

  • Species in the genus Palaemon are found in both freshwater and marine habitats.

  • The Palaemon shrimp is important for ecological balance in its natural environment.

Synonyms

genus Palaemon
vsPalaemon
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of shrimp species found in fresh and salt water worldwide

is the same taxonomic group but phrased less formally

Compounds

genus Palaemon
  • Specialized
9.6

A group of shrimp species found in fresh and salt water worldwide

Palaemon australis
  • Australian
9.1

A large edible freshwater prawn that lives in Australian rivers

Surface Forms

Palaemon singular
Palaemons plural

Etymology

The name Palaemon comes from a character in Greek myth who was a 'protector of sailors' and the sea, so scientists used his name for this group of shrimps that live in both salt and fresh water.