Palaemon (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Palaemonidae; widely distributed genus.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Palaemon includes many species of prawns that are widely distributed across the world's oceans and seas.
- Some species of the genus Palaemon are known to be found in brackish or freshwater environments.
- The genus Palaemon is commonly known as the type genus of the family Palaemonidae.
- Several species within the genus Palaemon have been commercially harvested for human consumption.
- Research on the genus Palaemon has provided valuable insights into the biology and ecology of prawns in general.