Palaemonidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Palaemonidae: /ˌpæl.iːˈmɒnɪˌdiː/

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Summary

Palaemonidae is a family of shrimp in the order Decapoda, known for their diverse ecological roles and significant number of species. They are commonly found in various aquatic environments, often associated with invertebrates, and play roles as cleaner shrimp or parasites.

Habitat

Aquatic habitats except deep sea

Diet

Carnivores or detritivores, feeding on small invertebrates or detritus

Ecosystem Role

Cleaning, parasitism, or commensalism with invertebrates

Economic Impact

Some genera include commercially fished species, especially in Macrobrachium

Evolution

The family contains more than 1200 species in 160 genera. Formerly split into subfamilies, now recognized as a single family following research in 2015.

Similar Taxa

• Gnathophyllidae
• Hymenoceridae

Tags

• Palaemonidae
• shrimp
• crustaceans
• decapoda
• aquatic habitats