Crustaceans

Crustaceans are a large group of organisms within the phylum Arthropoda. The vast majority of crustaceans are aquatic and live in either freshwater or marine ecosystems. Small crustacea and their larvae are a large constituent of plankton.

Familiar crustaceans include crabs, lobsters and shrimps. However, woodlice are also crustaceans.

One of the most familiar crustaceans is the Woodlouse, Porcellio scaber.

Related terms

• Arthropod
• Invertebrate
• Zoea

Related groups of terms

• Arthropod Classes

Related pages on this web site

• Crustaceans
• Introduction to Arthropods

See other words beginning with C