
Crustaceans Crustaceans are invertebrates whose bodies are segmented and covered by an exoskeleton (external skeleton, carapace). They are animals that have to moult to grow and are characterised by the presence of 10 legs and two pair of antenna. They are marine organisms that vary greatly in size from krill to lobster. Merinov conducts work on the lobster (Homarus americanus) primarily for seeding purposes. |