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Praunus

Praunus

9.9
Small shrimp-like creatures that live in coastal waters
  • noun
  • Specialized
: praunus
  • Species of Praunus are commonly found in coastal waters of Europe.

Examples

  • The biologist collected several specimens of Praunus during the marine survey.

  • Members of the genus Praunus play an important role in the aquatic food web.

  • Look at that Praunus!

  • The Praunus species thrive in coastal waters.

  • Species of Praunus are commonly found in coastal waters of Europe.

  • Members of the genus Praunus play an important role in the aquatic food web.

  • The biologist collected several specimens of Praunus during the marine survey.

Surface Forms

Praunus singular
Prauni plural

Etymology

Praunus is easy to remember because it sounds like prawn, a common word for a 'small shrimp'. Praunus is the scientific name for a group of tiny shrimp-like animals, so the sound links to its meaning.