Decapod anatomy

Antennules
Pereiopods
Carapace
Pleopods
Telson

The anatomy of a decapod consists of 20 body segments grouped into two main body parts: the cephalothorax and the pleon (abdomen). Each segment – often called a somite – may possess one pair of appendages, although in various groups these may be reduced or missing.

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