Palaemonidae

**Definition:** A family of CRUSTACEA, order DECAPODA, comprising the palaemonid shrimp. Genera include Macrobrachium, Palaemon, and Palaemonetes. Palaemonidae osmoregulate by means of gills.

**Tree numbers:** - B01.050.500.131.365.190.615

**Synonyms:** - Palaemonid Shrimp - Shrimp, Palaemonid