description Roughnose Shrimp Overview
Roughnose Shrimp is a common name for shrimp characterized by a heavily dentate rostrum, occurring in deep-water and shelf habitats across temperate and tropical seas.
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What is a Roughnose Shrimp?
Roughnose Shrimp is a common name for shrimp with a heavily dentate rostrum, the pointed extension between the eyes. The name describes the rough or toothed appearance of that structure.
Where do Roughnose Shrimp live?
Roughnose Shrimp occur in deep-water and shelf habitats. Records are associated with both temperate and tropical seas.
What does the rostrum do in a Roughnose Shrimp?
The rostrum is the forward projection on a shrimp's head, and in Roughnose Shrimp it is heavily toothed. Its shape is an important feature used when describing or identifying these animals.
Are Roughnose Shrimp deep-sea animals?
They can occur in deep water, but the group is also associated with continental-shelf habitats. Their range therefore includes more than one marine depth zone, from shelf environments to deeper water.
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