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Crustacean body shapes

Crustacean body shapes

Crustaceans come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Well-represented groups in the seas around New Zealand include crabs, crayfish and slaters, as well as barnacles and the less well-known seed shrimps.

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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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