Genus Palaemon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Palaemonidae; widely distributed genus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Palaemon is the type genus of the family Palaemonidae of freshwater prawns and includes species widely distributed throughout the world.
- The genus Palaemon is widely distributed in tropical and temperate areas of the world.
- Some species of the genus Palaemon are a vital food source for many aquatic animals.
- In colder temperate regions the genus Palaemon tends to live in deeper, warmer water, while in warmer temperate and in tropical regions they live in shallower water.
- The species within the genus Palaemon are found in freshwater habitats worldwide.