description Baltic Prawn Overview
Palaemon adspersus, commonly called the Baltic prawn, is a caridean shrimp in the family Palaemonidae. It occurs in coastal waters of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea and can tolerate salinities lower than those found in fully marine environments. This tolerance allows it to live in brackish habitats, where it forms part of the food web for fish and other aquatic predators.
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What is the Baltic prawn’s scientific name?
The Baltic prawn is Palaemon adspersus, a caridean shrimp in the family Palaemonidae. It is found in coastal waters of the Baltic Sea and North Sea.
Where does Palaemon adspersus live?
It occurs in coastal waters of the Baltic Sea and the North Sea. Its range includes brackish environments where salinity is lower than in fully marine water.
Can the Baltic prawn live in brackish water?
Yes. Palaemon adspersus tolerates lower salinities than many fully marine shrimp, which helps it survive in parts of the Baltic Sea.
Why is Palaemon adspersus called the Baltic prawn?
The common name refers to its strong association with the Baltic Sea. The species is also present in coastal waters of the North Sea.
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