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There are eight species; all beginning their binomial name with "Melicertus" followed by: canaliculatus, hathor, kerathurus, latisulcatus, longistylus, marginatus, plebejus, and similus.

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The scientific name for a king prawn is Penaeus latisulcatus.

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The scientific name for shrimp is Caridea. Caridean shrimp are known around the world, in both fresh and salt waters.

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Penaeus esculentus

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