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(Created page with "== Introduction == The order Decapoda is a diverse and significant group within the class Malacostraca, encompassing many well-known crustaceans such as shrimp, crabs, lobsters, and crayfish. This order is characterized by having ten limbs, which is reflected in its name derived from the Greek words "deka" (ten) and "pous" (foot). Decapods are found in a variety of aquatic environments ranging from freshwater to marine ecosystems and play crucial...") |
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Decapods exhibit a wide range of morphological adaptations that enable them to thrive in diverse environments. The body is typically divided into three main parts: the cephalothorax, abdomen, and tail. The cephalothorax is covered by a carapace, which houses the gills and provides protection. The first three pairs of thoracic appendages are modified into maxillipeds, which are used for feeding. The remaining five pairs of appendages are the pereiopods, used for locomotion and manipulation of objects. | Decapods exhibit a wide range of morphological adaptations that enable them to thrive in diverse environments. The body is typically divided into three main parts: the cephalothorax, abdomen, and tail. The cephalothorax is covered by a carapace, which houses the gills and provides protection. The first three pairs of thoracic appendages are modified into maxillipeds, which are used for feeding. The remaining five pairs of appendages are the pereiopods, used for locomotion and manipulation of objects. | ||
[[Image:Detail-79643.jpg|thumb|center|Close-up of a decapod crustacean, showing its segmented body, claws, and antennae.]] | |||
== Reproduction and Development == | == Reproduction and Development == | ||