Prawn of Genus Metapenaeopsis and Metapenaeus from Indian Water

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
• 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
• 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.