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Typical crustacean features

Typical crustacean features

This diagram of a rock lobster displays some common crustacean features, such as two pairs of antennae, stalked eyes, jointed legs, a protective cover over the head and chest (carapace) and a jointed abdomen or tail region.

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Artwork by Bruce Mahalski

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Niel Bruce and Alison MacDiarmid. 'Crabs, crayfish and other crustaceans', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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