crangon (Meaning)
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crangon (n)
type genus of the family Crangonidae
Synonyms & Antonyms of crangon
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crangon Sentence Examples
- Crangon, a type of shrimp, is commonly found burrowing in the sandy bottoms of coastal waters.
- The commercially important crangon, also known as the brown shrimp, is fished heavily in the North Sea.
- Crangon have a short, blunt rostrum between their eyes, distinguishing them from other shrimp.
- With long antennae reaching nearly their body length, crangon are adept at sensing their environment.
- When threatened, crangon can bury themselves in the sand within seconds using their swimming appendages.
- Crangon are omnivores, feeding on small worms, crustaceans, and organic matter on the seabed.
- Mating rituals of crangon involve chemical and tactile cues, with indirect sperm transfer.
- The wide range of crangon spans the northeastern Atlantic, the Baltic, Mediterranean, and Black Seas.
- Despite their abundance, some crangon populations face threats due to habitat loss and overfishing.
- Studying crangon helps us understand the health and ecology of the coastal ecosystems they inhabit.
FAQs About the word crangon
type genus of the family Crangonidae
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Crangon, a type of shrimp, is commonly found burrowing in the sandy bottoms of coastal waters.
The commercially important crangon, also known as the brown shrimp, is fished heavily in the North Sea.
Crangon have a short, blunt rostrum between their eyes, distinguishing them from other shrimp.
With long antennae reaching nearly their body length, crangon are adept at sensing their environment.
