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Study Guide: The Genus Litopenaeus: Taxonomy and Identification

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The Genus Litopenaeus: Taxonomy and Identification Study Guide

Taxonomic Classification and Reclassification of Litopenaeus

The genus *Litopenaeus* belongs to the phylum Chordata.

Answer: False

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* belongs to the phylum Arthropoda, not Chordata.

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Isabel Pérez Farfante established the genus *Litopenaeus* in 1969.

Answer: False

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* was established by Isabel Pérez Farfante in 1967, not 1969.

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Species now classified under *Litopenaeus* were previously part of the genus *Penaeus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: Prior to its establishment as a distinct genus, the species now included in *Litopenaeus* were formerly part of the genus *Penaeus*.

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The stub article related to *Litopenaeus* is associated with the taxonomic group Decapoda.

Answer: True

Explanation: The stub article pertains to *Litopenaeus*, which is classified within the Order Decapoda.

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The genus *Litopenaeus* was established by Brian Frederick Kensley.

Answer: False

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* was established by Isabel Pérez Farfante, not Brian Frederick Kensley.

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The reclassification of species from *Penaeus* to *Litopenaeus* occurred in 1967.

Answer: True

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* was established in 1967 by Isabel Pérez Farfante, marking the reclassification of these species.

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The genus *Litopenaeus* is classified under the Order Stomatopoda.

Answer: False

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* belongs to the Order Decapoda, not the Order Stomatopoda.

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Which taxonomic rank is immediately above the genus *Litopenaeus* within the suborder Dendrobranchiata?

Answer: Family Penaeidae

Explanation: The taxonomic hierarchy places the Family immediately above the Genus. For *Litopenaeus*, this is the Family Penaeidae, within the Suborder Dendrobranchiata.

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Who is credited with establishing the genus *Litopenaeus*, and in which year was this taxonomic revision made?

Answer: Isabel Pérez Farfante, 1967

Explanation: Isabel Pérez Farfante is credited with establishing the genus *Litopenaeus* in 1967.

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Before being classified under *Litopenaeus*, what was the genus for these species?

Answer: Penaeus

Explanation: The species currently classified under the genus *Litopenaeus* were previously assigned to the genus *Penaeus*.

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The taxonomic classification places *Litopenaeus* within the Class:

Answer: Malacostraca

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* is classified within the Class Malacostraca, a diverse group of crustaceans.

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The genus *Litopenaeus* was separated from which previously larger genus?

Answer: Penaeus

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* was established through the separation of species previously classified under the genus *Penaeus*.

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The classification of *Litopenaeus* includes the Order:

Answer: Decapoda

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* is classified within the Order Decapoda.

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Species within the Genus Litopenaeus

There are currently seven species recognized within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: False

Explanation: There are five species currently recognized within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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*Litopenaeus setiferus* is one of the five species recognized within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: *Litopenaeus setiferus* is indeed one of the five species currently recognized within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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The image accompanying the article illustrates *Litopenaeus vannamei*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The image accompanying the article illustrates *Litopenaeus stylirostris*, not *Litopenaeus vannamei*.

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*Litopenaeus schmitti* is one of the five species within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: *Litopenaeus schmitti* is indeed one of the five species currently recognized within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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*Litopenaeus stylirostris* is depicted in the accompanying image.

Answer: True

Explanation: The image provided in the source material depicts *Litopenaeus stylirostris*.

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How many species are currently recognized within the genus *Litopenaeus*?

Answer: Five

Explanation: There are five species currently recognized within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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Which of the following is NOT listed as one of the five species within the genus *Litopenaeus*?

Answer: Litopenaeus americanus

Explanation: The five recognized species are *L. occidentalis*, *L. schmitti*, *L. setiferus*, *L. stylirostris*, and *L. vannamei*. *Litopenaeus americanus* is not listed among them.

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Which of the following is a correct scientific name for a species within the genus *Litopenaeus*?

Answer: Litopenaeus setiferus

Explanation: *Litopenaeus setiferus* is one of the five recognized species within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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Key Publications and Taxonomic References

The primary source cited for the taxonomic details of *Litopenaeus* is a book published in 1997 by Pérez Farfante and Kensley.

Answer: False

Explanation: While the book 'Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World' (1997) by Pérez Farfante and Kensley is a significant reference, the primary source cited for taxonomic details is a 2011 World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) entry by Sammy De Grave.

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The book "Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World" was authored solely by Isabel Pérez Farfante.

Answer: False

Explanation: The book "Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World" was co-authored by Isabel Pérez Farfante and Brian Frederick Kensley.

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The ISBN for the book "Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World" is 978-90-6519-200-4.

Answer: False

Explanation: The ISBN for the book "Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World" is 978-2-85653-510-3. The ISBN 978-90-6519-200-4 is associated with the journal article 'Carideorum Catalogus'.

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The journal article "Carideorum Catalogus" provides a catalog of recent shrimp species, including those in *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The journal article 'Carideorum Catalogus' provides a catalog of recent shrimp species, including those within the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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According to the source, what is the primary reference for the taxonomic details of *Litopenaeus*?

Answer: An entry in the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) by Sammy De Grave

Explanation: The primary reference cited for the taxonomic details of *Litopenaeus* is a 2011 entry in the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) authored by Sammy De Grave.

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What is the ISBN for the book "Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World"?

Answer: 978-2-85653-510-3

Explanation: The ISBN for the book 'Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World' is 978-2-85653-510-3.

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The journal article "Carideorum Catalogus" is associated with which ISBN?

Answer: 978-90-6519-200-4

Explanation: The journal article 'Carideorum Catalogus' is associated with the ISBN 978-90-6519-200-4.

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The source provides an ISBN for the book "Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World". What is this ISBN?

Answer: 978-2-85653-510-3

Explanation: The ISBN for the book 'Penaeoid and Sergestoid Shrimps and Prawns of the World' is 978-2-85653-510-3.

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Digital Biodiversity Databases and Identifiers for Litopenaeus

The Wikidata identifier for the genus *Litopenaeus* is Q3007441.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Wikidata identifier for the genus *Litopenaeus* is Q3007441.

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Litopenaeus is identified by the identifier 15160 on the Wikispecies platform.

Answer: False

Explanation: The identifier 15160 is associated with the genus *Litopenaeus* on the Encyclopedia of Life (EoL) platform, not Wikispecies. Wikispecies uses the genus name itself as its identifier.

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The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) uses the identifier 28100 for *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The identifier 28100 is used by the Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD) for *Litopenaeus*. The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) identifier is 2223868.

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iNaturalist uses the identifier 195284 for the genus *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The iNaturalist platform uses the identifier 195284 for the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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The Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG) identifier for *Litopenaeus* is 1049637.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG) designates the identifier 1049637 for the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) assigns the identifier 551566 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) assigns the identifier 551566 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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The Open Tree of Life identifier for *Litopenaeus* is 158335.

Answer: False

Explanation: The identifier 158335 is associated with the genus *Litopenaeus* on the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) platform, while the Open Tree of Life identifier is 5845.

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The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) identifier for *Litopenaeus* is 158335.

Answer: True

Explanation: The World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS) assigns the identifier 158335 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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The National Library of Israel's authority control system uses the identifier 987007558913605171 for *Litopenaeus*.

Answer: True

Explanation: The National Library of Israel's authority control system assigns the identifier 987007558913605171 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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The Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD) identifier for *Litopenaeus* is 28100.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Barcode of Life Data System (BOLD) assigns the identifier 28100 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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Which identifier is used for *Litopenaeus* on the Encyclopedia of Life (EoL) platform?

Answer: 15160

Explanation: The Encyclopedia of Life (EoL) platform assigns the identifier 15160 to the genus *Litopenaeus*, aiming to provide information on all known species.

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What does the identifier "Litopenaeus" refer to in the context of the provided sources?

Answer: The Wikispecies identifier

Explanation: On the Wikispecies platform, the identifier used for the genus is simply its scientific name, 'Litopenaeus'.

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The source mentions the Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) identifier for *Litopenaeus* is:

Answer: 551566

Explanation: The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) assigns the identifier 551566 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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Which platform uses the identifier 2223868 for the genus *Litopenaeus*?

Answer: Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF)

Explanation: The Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF) uses the identifier 2223868 for the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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What is the Open Tree of Life identifier for *Litopenaeus*?

Answer: 5845

Explanation: The Open Tree of Life database assigns the identifier 5845 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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Which identifier is used for *Litopenaeus* on the iNaturalist platform?

Answer: 195284

Explanation: The iNaturalist platform uses the identifier 195284 for the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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Which identifier is used for *Litopenaeus* in the Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG)?

Answer: 1049637

Explanation: The Interim Register of Marine and Nonmarine Genera (IRMNG) designates the identifier 1049637 for the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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The National Library of Israel's authority control system uses a specific identifier for *Litopenaeus*. What is it?

Answer: 987007558913605171

Explanation: The National Library of Israel's authority control system assigns the identifier 987007558913605171 to the genus *Litopenaeus*.

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Biological Associations and External Information on Litopenaeus

*Litopenaeus* is suspected to be a host for the bacterium *Escherichia coli*.

Answer: False

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* is suspected to be a host for *Vibrio parahaemolyticus*, not *Escherichia coli*.

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*Vibrio parahaemolyticus* is significant because it is a pathogen known to cause illness in humans.

Answer: True

Explanation: *Vibrio parahaemolyticus* is significant because it is a pathogen known to cause illness in humans.

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The Wikipedia article about *Litopenaeus* is currently classified as a stub, indicating it needs expansion.

Answer: True

Explanation: The Wikipedia article on *Litopenaeus* is classified as a stub, signifying that it is a brief article requiring further development and content.

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Users cannot contribute to improving the *Litopenaeus* Wikipedia article.

Answer: False

Explanation: Users are able to contribute to the improvement of the Wikipedia article on *Litopenaeus* by adding information and expanding its content.

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Which bacterium is *Litopenaeus* suspected to be a host for?

Answer: Vibrio parahaemolyticus

Explanation: The genus *Litopenaeus* is suspected to be a host for the bacterium *Vibrio parahaemolyticus*.

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What is the significance of *Vibrio parahaemolyticus* mentioned in the text?

Answer: It is a pathogen known to cause illness in humans.

Explanation: *Vibrio parahaemolyticus* is significant because it is a pathogen known to cause illness in humans.

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What is the status of the Wikipedia article concerning *Litopenaeus*?

Answer: Stub

Explanation: The Wikipedia article on *Litopenaeus* is classified as a stub, signifying that it is a brief article requiring further development and content.

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