In today's article we are going to talk about Penaeidae, a topic that undoubtedly generates interest and curiosity in many people. Penaeidae is a topic that has been the subject of debate and study over the years, awakening conflicting opinions and generating a great impact on society. From its origins to the present, Penaeidae has played an important role in different areas, influencing the way we think, act and relate to the world around us. Throughout this article, we will explore different aspects of Penaeidae, analyze its implications and discuss its relevance today. Get ready to immerse yourself in the fascinating world of Penaeidae!
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Malacostraca |
Order: | Decapoda |
Suborder: | Dendrobranchiata |
Superfamily: | Penaeoidea |
Family: | Penaeidae Rafinesque, 1815 |
Penaeidae is a family of marine crustaceans in the suborder Dendrobranchiata, which are often referred to as penaeid shrimp or penaeid prawns. The Penaeidae contain many species of economic importance, such as the tiger prawn, whiteleg shrimp, Atlantic white shrimp, and Indian prawn. Many prawns are the subject of commercial fishery, and farming, both in marine settings, and in freshwater farms. Lateral line–like sense organs on the antennae have been reported in some species of Penaeidae.[1] At 210 metres per second (760 km/h), the myelinated giant interneurons of pelagic penaeid shrimp have the world record for impulse conduction speed in any animal.[2]
Of the 48 recognised genera in the family Penaeidae, 23 are known only from the fossil record (marked †):[3]