Palaemonid Shrimps [Palaemonidae]
Description
Palaemonid shrimps are frequently found near seagrass, rocks, or under ledges, where they pick at small food items. Divers often see them as quick, translucent swimmers or darting crawlers that retreat into cover when approached.
Genera
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crabs, Lobsters & Shrimp
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
Statistics
- Genera 3