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			== Caridea ==
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			File:Heterocarpus ensifer.jpg\|Heterocarpus ensifer
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			File:Penaeus monodon.jpg\|Penaeus monodon
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[[file:Wild_caridean_shrimp_capture_time_series.png|thumb|left]] [[file:Lysmata_amboinensis_in_Tropicarium-Oceanarium_Budapest.JPG|thumb|left]] [[file:Atyagabonensis.jpg|thumb|right]] [[file:Rimicaris_kairei.jpg|thumb|right]] [[file:Crangon_crangon.jpg|thumb|right]] '''Caridea''' is an infraorder of shrimp within the order [[Decapoda]]. They are commonly referred to as caridean shrimp or true shrimp. Caridea is a diverse group, with over 3,500 species described, and they are found in a variety of aquatic environments, including both marine and freshwater habitats.

== Taxonomy and Classification ==
Caridea belongs to the order [[Decapoda]], which also includes [[crabs]], [[lobsters]], and other shrimp-like crustaceans. The infraorder is further divided into several families, including:
* [[Alpheidae]] (snapping shrimp)
* [[Palaemonidae]] (palaemonid shrimp)
* [[Hippolytidae]] (cleaner shrimp)
* [[Crangonidae]] (crangonid shrimp)

== Morphology ==
Caridean shrimp are characterized by their elongated bodies, which are divided into a [[cephalothorax]] and an [[abdomen]]. They possess a well-developed [[carapace]] that covers the cephalothorax, and their bodies are typically laterally compressed. Carideans have ten legs, with the first two pairs often modified into [[chelae]] (claws).

== Habitat and Distribution ==
Caridean shrimp are found in a wide range of habitats, from shallow coastal waters to the deep sea. They inhabit various environments, including [[coral reefs]], [[mangroves]], and [[freshwater]] rivers and lakes. Some species are also known to live in symbiotic relationships with other marine organisms, such as [[anemones]] and [[sponges]].

== Behavior and Ecology ==
Caridean shrimp play a crucial role in aquatic ecosystems. They are both predators and scavengers, feeding on a variety of organic matter, including [[plankton]], [[detritus]], and small invertebrates. Many species are also important prey for larger marine animals, such as [[fish]] and [[cephalopods]].

== Reproduction ==
Caridean shrimp exhibit a range of reproductive strategies. Most species are [[gonochoric]], meaning individuals are either male or female. Fertilization is typically internal, and females carry the fertilized eggs on their [[pleopods]] (swimming legs) until they hatch into larvae. The larvae undergo several developmental stages before maturing into adults.

== Economic Importance ==
Caridean shrimp are of significant economic importance, particularly in the [[aquaculture]] and [[fishing]] industries. Species such as the [[Pacific white shrimp]] (''Litopenaeus vannamei'') and the [[giant tiger prawn]] (''Penaeus monodon'') are extensively farmed for human consumption. Additionally, some caridean shrimp, like the [[cleaner shrimp]], are popular in the [[aquarium trade]].

== Conservation ==
While many caridean shrimp species are abundant, some are threatened by overfishing, habitat destruction, and environmental changes. Conservation efforts are essential to ensure the sustainability of shrimp populations and the health of aquatic ecosystems.

== See Also ==
* [[Decapoda]]
* [[Crustacean]]
* [[Aquaculture]]
* [[Marine biology]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External Links ==
{{Commons category|Caridea}}
{{Wikispecies|Caridea}}

[[Category:Decapods]]
[[Category:Crustaceans]]
[[Category:Marine biology]]
[[Category:Aquaculture]]

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