Marine Crustaceans: A Brief Review

Duration: 1.5 - 2 hours

Crustaceans are incredibly diverse with regards to size, shapes, colours and lifestyle. Crustaceans belong to the Phylum Arthropoda, which includes well known representatives such as lobsters, shrimps and crabs but also a wealth of microscopic organisms that form a large portion of both the planktonic and benthic fauna (bottom dwelling). With this course, you will learn about key crustaceans dwelling in the marine environment and their lifecycles, including true crabs, hermit crabs, lobsters, prawns, and more.

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