Peneus (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the family Peneidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Peneus is a type genus of the family Peneidae, commonly known as prawns.
- The Peneus genus includes several species of prawns found in tropical and subtropical waters.
- Peneus monodon, also known as the giant tiger prawn, is a commercially important species within the genus.
- Research on the Peneus genus has contributed significantly to our understanding of prawn biology and ecology.
- Species within the Peneus genus are often targeted by commercial fisheries due to their high market value.