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The terms "shrimp" and "prawns" are often used interchangeably. Each member of these species has its own scientific name. Some scientific names used for prawns are Penaeus monodon and Pandalus montagui.
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∙ 12y agoThere are over 540 species of prawn, belonging to the suborder Dendrobranchiata.
For example, Penaeus monodon is the scientific name for the giant tiger prawn.
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What is the scientific name for a freshwater shrimp?
The prawn, a relative of the shrimp, is of the sub-order Dendrobrachiata. There are many different families of prawns and the best place to look them up is at Wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawn
Do prawns contain mercury?
Normally prawns would not, but it depends on the environment where the prawns were raised. If their environment is contaminated with something then they will also become contaminated.
What is the scientific name for phobias?
That IS the scientific name.
Are prawns omnivores?
They're a type of crustacean. Copepod (maybe?) but not fish.
What is the scientific name for density?
density is the scientific name
What is Scientific name of prawns?
Penaeus monodon
What is the scientific name for a freshwater shrimp?
The prawn, a relative of the shrimp, is of the sub-order Dendrobrachiata. There are many different families of prawns and the best place to look them up is at Wikipedia.org/wiki/Prawn
Which animal scientific name is prawn?
Prawn belong to the order Decapoda. Within that order there are ten families and many species. (and those crazeh aliens in district 9, they were called prawns too... but that wasnt the proper scientific name for them, crazeh aliens is though)
How many types of prawns are there?
there are many types of prawns. - tiger prawns -lobster -shrimp -king prawns -North Atlantic prawns -baby prawns i hope this i enough what is a grade prawns
Do prawns have scales?
no. prawns have shells
How do prawns takes in oxygen?
how prawns breath
Why are prawns pink?
Yes prawns are pink.
What is a collective noun of prawns?
A Preponderance of Prawns
Is udang prawns?
yes. in malays,prawns is 'udang'.
Is prawns are called fish?
Prawns are not fish, they are crustaceans
Where do prawns live?
prawns live in the sea antennae
Where do garlic prawns come from?
Prawns come from the ocean. There are different types all over the world. Garlic prawns are just prawns cooked in oil or butter with minced garlic.
