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Peneidae

Peneidae

9.9
A family of sea prawns that live in warm oceans and are often eaten
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛnɪˌdeɪ/
  • Specialized
: Peneidae
  • The Peneidae family includes various species of prawns that are crucial for the fishing industry.

Examples

  • The Peneidae family includes many prawns that are farmed commercially.

  • Shrimp in the Peneidae family are an important source of seafood worldwide.

  • Researchers studied the distribution of Peneidae along the tropical coastline.

  • The Peneidae family includes many species of shrimp.

  • Many chefs love cooking with Peneidae prawns.

  • Chefs around the world often use Peneidae prawns due to their rich flavor and versatility in dishes.

  • In tropical waters, Peneidae prawns are not only a key food source for wildlife but also popular among fishermen.

Synonyms

family Peneidae
vsPeneidae
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of tropical prawns with long feelers found in sea and slightly salty water

focuses on their role as food and importance to fisheries

Compounds

family Peneidae
  • Specialized
8.4

A group of tropical prawns with long feelers found in sea and slightly salty water

Surface Forms

Peneidae singular
Peneidaes plural

Etymology

Peneidae comes from the scientific name Penaeus, a group of prawns, plus the ending -idae, which means 'family'. So Peneidae is the 'prawn family', an easy way to remember these are the prawns many people eat.