Shrimps and Prawns of various kinds have certainly been a source of protein for human consumptions from very early times. Within historical times reference is made to prawn in ancient Chinese and Japanese literature. Usage of the term „Prawn‟ and „Shrimp‟ are somewhat confusing. In some western literature the term „Shrimp‟ is applied for Penaeoidea and Sergestoidea, but in the east these are called „Prawn‟. Holthuis discussed the contradiction but did not arrive at any conclusion. In the Prawn Symposium of the Indo-Pacific Fisheries Council held at Tokyo in 1955 it was decided that the word „Prawn‟ should be applied to the Penaeids, Pandalids and Palemonids while „Shrimp‟ to the smaller species belonging to the other families. As such in the present study the term „Prawn‟ is used for all the species belonging to family Penaeidae. Among a variety of edible decapod crustaceans, prawns contribute largely to the fishery wealth of many nations. Exploitation of prawn resource from the seas around each country is playing increasingly significant role in furthering their national economy. In recent years, in spite of some ecological hazards, the demand for prawns and prawn products has increased so much that every country is making efforts to utilize hitherto unknown but usable stocks and expansion of prawn fisheries and industries near coast line is rightly being given the maximum encouragement in the development programme of each nation. After the work of Burkenroad and Kubo, the genus Penaeus has been revised in several times by Tirmizi, Burukovsky and Perez Farfanty & Kensley and classified into six established genera. The chronological history of the development of six genera has been given bellow.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Chapter 1
- Materials & methods
- Morphology and terminology
- A. Rostrum
- B. Carapace
- C. Abdomen
- D. Telson
- E. Appendages
- a. Cephalic
- b. Thoracic
- c. Abdominal
- F. Exoskeletal ring of an abdominal somite
- G. Eye
- H. Secondary sexual structure
- a. Petasma
- b. Thelycum
- c. Appendix masculine
- Chapter 2
- A. Superfamily Penaeoidea Rafinesque-Schmaltz, 1815
- 1. Family Penaeidae Rafinesque – Schmaltz, 1815
- Chapter 3
- Genus Metapenaeopsis Bouvier, 1905
- 1. Metapenaeopsis andamanensis (Wood-Mason, 1891)
- 2. Metapenaeopsis barbata (De Haan, 1844)
- 3. Metapenaeopsis commensalis (Borradaile, 1898)
- 4. Metapenaeopsis coniger (Wood-Mason, 1891)
- 5. Metapenaeopsis gallensis (Pearson, 1905)
- 6. Metapenaeopsis hilarula (De Man, 1911)
- 7. Metapenaeopsis mogiensis (Rathbun, 1902)
- 8. Metapenaeopsis novaeguineae (Haswell, 1879)
- 9. Metapenaeopsis palmensis (Haswell, 1879)
- 10. Metapenaeopsis philippii (Bate, 1881)
- 11. Metapenaeopsis stridulans Alcock, 1905
- 12. Metapenaeopsis toloensis Hall, 1962
- Genus Metapenaeopsis Bouvier, 1905
- Chapter 4
- genus Metapenaeus Wood-Mason, 1891
- 1. Metapenaeus affinis (H. Milne Edwards, 1837)
- 2. Metapenaeus alcocki George and Rao, 1966
- 3. Metapenaeus brevicornis (Milne Edwards, 1837)
- 4. Metapenaeus dobsoni (Miers, 1878).
- 5. Metapenaeus eboracensis Dall, 1957
- 6. Metapenaeus elegans De Man, 1907
- 7. Metapenaeus ensis (De Haan, 1850)
- 8. Metapenaeus intermedius (Kishinouye, 1900)
- 9. Metapenaeus krishnatrii Silas and Muthu, 1974
- 10. Metapenaeus kutchensis George, George and Rao, 1963
- 11. Metapenaeus lysanasa (De Man, 1888)
- 12. Metapenaeus monoceros (Fabricius, 1798)
- 13. Metapenaeus moyebi (Kishinouye, 1896)
- 14. Metapenaeus stebbingi Nobili, 1904
- genus Metapenaeus Wood-Mason, 1891
- Acknowledgements
- References
Objectives and Key Themes
This book aims to provide a comprehensive study of prawn species belonging to the genera Metapenaeopsis and Metapenaeus found in Indian waters. The research focuses on the morphology, taxonomy, and systematic classification of these economically important crustaceans.
- Morphological characteristics and taxonomic identification of different prawn species
- Detailed analysis of the anatomy and morphology of prawns, including rostrum, carapace, abdomen, telson, and appendages
- Exploration of the systematic classification of prawns within the Superfamily Penaeoidea and Family Penaeidae
- Comparative study of various species within the genera Metapenaeopsis and Metapenaeus
- Contribution to the understanding of the diversity and distribution of prawn species in Indian waters
Chapter Summaries
Chapter 1 delves into the materials and methods used for studying the morphology and terminology of prawns. It provides detailed descriptions of various anatomical features, including the rostrum, carapace, abdomen, telson, and appendages. The chapter also explores the secondary sexual structures present in prawns, such as the petasma, thelycum, and appendix masculine.
Chapter 2 focuses on the systematic account of prawns, starting with the Superfamily Penaeoidea and the Family Penaeidae. This chapter establishes the taxonomic framework within which the specific genera Metapenaeopsis and Metapenaeus are classified.
Chapter 3 presents a comprehensive study of the genus Metapenaeopsis, examining individual species like Metapenaeopsis andamanensis, Metapenaeopsis barbata, Metapenaeopsis commensalis, and others. Each species is described in detail, highlighting its unique morphological characteristics and taxonomic features.
Chapter 4 continues the study, focusing on the genus Metapenaeus. It analyzes various species such as Metapenaeus affinis, Metapenaeus alcocki, Metapenaeus brevicornis, and more. The chapter provides detailed descriptions of each species, emphasizing their morphology, distribution, and ecological significance.
Keywords
Prawn, Metapenaeopsis, Metapenaeus, morphology, taxonomy, Penaeoidea, Penaeidae, Indian waters, crustaceans, systematic classification, species identification, secondary sexual structures.
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- Angsuman Chanda (Author), 2017, Prawn of Genus Metapenaeopsis and Metapenaeus from Indian Water, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/378030
