FRESHWATER ANIMAL DIVERSITY ASSESSMENT Global diversity of shrimps (Crustacea: Decapoda:
Abstract Freshwater caridean shrimps account for approximately a quarter of all described Caridea, numerically dominated by the Atyidae and Palaemo-nidae. With the exception of Antarctica, freshwater shrimp are present in all biogeographical regions. However, the Oriental region harbours the majorit...
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Summary: | Abstract Freshwater caridean shrimps account for approximately a quarter of all described Caridea, numerically dominated by the Atyidae and Palaemo-nidae. With the exception of Antarctica, freshwater shrimp are present in all biogeographical regions. However, the Oriental region harbours the majority of species, whilst the Nearctic and western Palaearc-tic are very species-poor. Many species are important components of subsistence fisheries, whilst the Giant River Prawn forms the basis of an extensive aqua-culture industry. A total of 13 species are threatened or endangered, with one species formally extinct. |
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