DECAPOD CRUSTACEANS “10 LEGS” Largest crustacean group; most advanced Many benthic Common size 5-10 cm (to 20cm) Shrimp, crabs, lobsters
American vs. Spiny Lobster Solitary & aggressive More social 2 large claws Larger for crushing Smaller for tearing Covered w/spines; lacks large claws Hide in rocks/corals SE US Rock ledges & crevices
Crabs Lady/ Calico Crab Green Crab (invasive) Blue Crab
STONE CRAB
Spider Crab
JAPANESE GIANT SPIDER CRAB
DECORATOR CRAB
Shrimp Exoskeleton thinner than other decapods 1 – 8 “ Rostrum – long spine extending from front of carapace
GRASS SHRIMP
LARVAE MANTIS SHRIMP
PEACOCK MANTIS SHRIMP
CLEANER SHRIMP
Mole Crab Hermit Crab
COOL CRUSTACEANS
COCONUT CRAB
YETI CRAB
SHIELD SHRIMP