International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies
2017, Vol. 5, Issue 2, Part F
New records of prawns and shrimps (Crustacea: Decapoda) from Gujarat coast, India
Author(s): Barkha Purohit and Kauresh D Vachhrajani
Abstract: In this study, total seven species of prawns and shrimps belonging to 3 infraorders (Penaeidea, Caridea, Gebiidea) are first time recorded from Gujarat coast. The infraorder Penaeidea shows highest diversity (4 species). The Caridea and Gebiidea, with 2 and 1 species respectively follow. Details of morphological characters and distribution records in Indian waters are discussed in the report.
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Barkha Purohit, Kauresh D Vachhrajani. New records of prawns and shrimps (Crustacea: Decapoda) from Gujarat coast, India. Int J Fish Aquat Stud 2017;5(2):405-411.