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Decapod anatomy
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The anatomy of a decapod consists of 20 body segments grouped into two main body parts: the cephalothorax and the pleon. Each segment – often called a somite – may possess one pair of appendages, alth
Folded abdomen of a cooked crab severed from its body, showing its pleopods hiding beneath.
Folded abdomen of a cooked crab severed from its body, showing its pleopods hiding beneath.
The anatomy of krill, using Euphausia superba as a model.
The anatomy of krill, using Euphausia superba as a model.
The pleopods of Euphausia superba.
The pleopods of Euphausia superba.
Crab moult with carapace lifted, exposing gills.
Crab moult with carapace lifted, exposing gills.
Dendrobranchiata
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Dendrobranchiata is a suborder of decapods, commonly known as prawns. There are 540 extant species in seven families, and a fossil record extending back to the Devonian. They differ from related anima
Dendrobranchiata
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Nauplius of an unidentified prawn from the family Penaeidae
Nauplius of an unidentified prawn from the family Penaeidae
A juvenile Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg prawn)
A juvenile Litopenaeus vannamei (whiteleg prawn)