
Palaemonidae
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Family | Rafinesque |
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Scientific name | Palaemonidae |
Phylum | Arthropoda |
Order | Decapods |
Rank | Family |
Higher classification | Palaemonoidea |
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ID | 2101573 |
About Palaemonidae
Palaemonidae is a family of shrimp in the order Decapoda. Two subfamilies are distinguished: Palaemoninae and Pontoniinae. Palaemoninae are mainly carnivores that eat small invertebrates and can be found in any aquatic habitat except the deep sea.