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More than 1800 species of the wild flora and fauna of Zihuatanejo.
All photographs were taken in Zihuatanejo, Mexico, and the surrounding area.
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Crustaceans of Zihuatanejo
SUBPHYLUM CRUSTACEA
Woodlice and Pillbugs
Zoosection Crinocheta
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Typical Crustaceans (Superclass Multicrustacea)
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Malacostracans (Class Malacostraca)
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Decapods, Isopods, and Allies (Subclass Eumalacostraca)
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Decapods and Krill (Superorder Eucarida)
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Decapods (Order Decapoda)
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Crabs, Lobsters, Shrimps, and Allies (Suborder Pleocyemata)
Isopods are crustaceans belonging to the order Isopoda. They are characterized by their segmented exoskeletons, seven pairs of jointed legs, and flattened, elongated bodies. Many are scavengers, feeding on dead and decaying organic matter.
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