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Pleocyemata

Pleocyemata logo #21000 Pleocyemata is a sub-order of decapod crustaceans, erected by Martin Burkenroad in 1963. Burkenroad`s classification replaced the earlier sub-orders of Natantia and Reptantia with the monophyletic groups Dendrobranchiata (prawns) and Pleocyemata. Pleocyemata contains all the members of the Reptantia (including crabs, lobsters, crayfish, and other....
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pleocyemata

pleocyemata logo #21009pleocyemata A sub-order of decapod crustaceans. These taxa are united by a number of features, the most important of which is that the fertilized eggs are incubated by the females, and remain stuck to the pleopods (swimming legs) until they are ready to hatch.
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