Palaemon General Characteristics

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Prawn is common in rivers, ponds and marine water areas
The body of prawn is divided into Cephalothorax and Abdomen
Cephalothorax have 13 pairs of appendages on the ventral side
First fivepairs of appendages are Antenulle, Antenna, Mandible, First maxilla and Sec maxilla
Remaining 8 pairs appendages are 3 pairs of maxillipeds and 5 pairs of walking legs
Cephalothorax is covered by a hard covering known as Carapace
Abdomen consists of six segments
Every segment of the abdomen there is a pair of appendages called Pleopods
Pleopods used for swimming
Gills are primary respiratory organs in prawn
Excretory organs of Prawn are known as green glands

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