description Armed Nylon Shrimp Overview
Armed nylon shrimp is the common name used for Heterocarpus ensifer, a marine shrimp in the family Pandalidae. The species is associated with deep-water habitats, and fisheries references place it at depths commonly measured in hundreds of meters; its toothed, armed rostrum helps explain the common name. It is a taxonomic and fisheries subject for readers studying deep-sea crustaceans, regional seafood resources, and the identification of pandalid shrimp.
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What species is called the armed nylon shrimp?
Armed nylon shrimp is the common name for Heterocarpus ensifer. It is a marine shrimp in the family Pandalidae.
Why is Heterocarpus ensifer called armed nylon shrimp?
The “armed” part refers to its toothed rostrum, the pointed extension between the eyes. The common name distinguishes this deep-water pandalid shrimp from other commercial and scientific shrimp species.
Where does armed nylon shrimp live?
Heterocarpus ensifer is associated with deep-water marine habitats. Fisheries references commonly place it at depths measured in hundreds of metres.
What family does armed nylon shrimp belong to?
It belongs to the shrimp family Pandalidae. Its long, toothed rostrum and deep-water habitat are useful identifying features in fisheries references.
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