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== Palaemon serratus == | {{short description|Species of shrimp}} | ||
{{Taxobox | |||
| name = Palaemon serratus | |||
| image = Palaemon_serratus_Croazia.jpg | |||
| image_caption = ''Palaemon serratus'' in its natural habitat | |||
| regnum = [[Animalia]] | |||
| phylum = [[Arthropoda]] | |||
| subphylum = [[Crustacea]] | |||
| classis = [[Malacostraca]] | |||
| ordo = [[Decapoda]] | |||
| familia = [[Palaemonidae]] | |||
| genus = ''[[Palaemon (genus)|Palaemon]]'' | |||
| species = '''''P. serratus''''' | |||
| binomial = ''Palaemon serratus'' | |||
| binomial_authority = ([[Pennant]], 1777) | |||
}} | |||
Palaemon serratus, commonly known as the common prawn, is a species of shrimp found in the Atlantic Ocean. It is a member of the [[Palaemonidae]] | '''''Palaemon serratus''''', commonly known as the common prawn, is a species of [[shrimp]] found in the [[Atlantic Ocean]] and the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. It is a member of the family [[Palaemonidae]], which includes many species of prawns and shrimps. | ||
==Description== | |||
''Palaemon serratus'' is characterized by its translucent body with a series of red and white stripes running along its length. The body is laterally compressed, and it possesses a long, serrated [[rostrum]] that is a key identifying feature. The rostrum has teeth on both the dorsal and ventral sides, which distinguishes it from other similar species. | |||
==Distribution and Habitat== | |||
This species is widely distributed along the eastern Atlantic coast, from [[Norway]] to [[Morocco]], and throughout the [[Mediterranean Sea]]. ''Palaemon serratus'' typically inhabits shallow waters, often found in [[rock pools]], [[estuaries]], and [[seagrass]] beds. It prefers areas with abundant cover and can be found at depths of up to 40 meters. | |||
== | ==Behavior and Ecology== | ||
[[File:Palaemon_serratus_Croazia.jpg|thumb|left|''Palaemon serratus'' in Croatia]] | |||
''Palaemon serratus'' is primarily nocturnal, emerging at night to feed. It is an omnivorous species, feeding on a variety of plant and animal matter, including [[algae]], [[detritus]], and small [[invertebrates]]. This species plays a significant role in the [[marine ecosystem]] as both a predator and prey. | |||
The Palaemon serratus is | ==Reproduction== | ||
The reproductive cycle of ''Palaemon serratus'' is closely linked to water temperature. Spawning typically occurs in the spring and summer months. Females carry the fertilized eggs attached to their [[pleopods]] until they hatch into free-swimming larvae. The larvae undergo several [[moults]] before reaching maturity. | |||
== | ==Economic Importance== | ||
''Palaemon serratus'' is of commercial importance in some regions, particularly in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]], where it is harvested for human consumption. It is often caught using [[traps]] or [[trawling]] methods. | |||
==Conservation== | |||
Currently, there are no major conservation concerns for ''Palaemon serratus''. However, like many marine species, it could be affected by changes in [[marine environments]], such as [[pollution]] and [[climate change]]. | |||
==Related pages== | |||
* [[Palaemonidae]] | * [[Palaemonidae]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Decapoda]] | ||
* [[ | * [[Crustacea]] | ||
[[Category:Palaemonidae]] | |||
[[Category:Crustaceans of the Atlantic Ocean]] | |||
[[Category:Crustaceans of the Mediterranean Sea]] | |||
Latest revision as of 05:25, 16 February 2025
Species of shrimp
Palaemon serratus, commonly known as the common prawn, is a species of shrimp found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea. It is a member of the family Palaemonidae, which includes many species of prawns and shrimps.
Description[edit]
Palaemon serratus is characterized by its translucent body with a series of red and white stripes running along its length. The body is laterally compressed, and it possesses a long, serrated rostrum that is a key identifying feature. The rostrum has teeth on both the dorsal and ventral sides, which distinguishes it from other similar species.
Distribution and Habitat[edit]
This species is widely distributed along the eastern Atlantic coast, from Norway to Morocco, and throughout the Mediterranean Sea. Palaemon serratus typically inhabits shallow waters, often found in rock pools, estuaries, and seagrass beds. It prefers areas with abundant cover and can be found at depths of up to 40 meters.
Behavior and Ecology[edit]
Palaemon serratus is primarily nocturnal, emerging at night to feed. It is an omnivorous species, feeding on a variety of plant and animal matter, including algae, detritus, and small invertebrates. This species plays a significant role in the marine ecosystem as both a predator and prey.
Reproduction[edit]
The reproductive cycle of Palaemon serratus is closely linked to water temperature. Spawning typically occurs in the spring and summer months. Females carry the fertilized eggs attached to their pleopods until they hatch into free-swimming larvae. The larvae undergo several moults before reaching maturity.
Economic Importance[edit]
Palaemon serratus is of commercial importance in some regions, particularly in the United Kingdom and Ireland, where it is harvested for human consumption. It is often caught using traps or trawling methods.
Conservation[edit]
Currently, there are no major conservation concerns for Palaemon serratus. However, like many marine species, it could be affected by changes in marine environments, such as pollution and climate change.
