Decapoda

Decapoda

232 species in this taxon

order of crustaceans Decapoda (Decapoda) is an order comprising closely related families of organisms. It contains 43 families with 232 known species. Key family groups include Alpheidae, Astacidae, Atelecyclidae, Atyidae, Cambaridae, and Cancridae. Among its members, 27 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Crustaceans (Malacostraca).

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