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Common prawn (Lat. Palaemon serratus). It is a very common species that inhabits the shallow infralittoral, especially the darker underwater cavities. It can grow up to 7 cm. The other pair of legs is transformed into long and fine pincers. The antennae are as big as the whole body. The body is transparent with brown rings. As an omnivorous animal, prawns commonly eat carrion and plankton, which are microorganisms.
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Local name
Obična kozica
English name
Common prawn
Scientific name
Palaemon serratus
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Female common prawns carry their fertilised eggs around on their legs, carrying up to 4000
Weight
-
Length
Up to 7 cm
Life span
2-3 years
Nutrition
Feeds on carrion and plankton
Type of diet
Omnivorous
IUCN vulnerability status
Not Evaluated (IUCN Red List)
Distribution
It is found in the Atlantic Ocean from Denmark to Mauritania, and in the Mediterranean Sea and Black Sea