Dendrobranchiata
Dendrobranchiata
Dendrobranchiata (pronounced den-dro-bran-ki-ata) is a suborder of Decapoda, a large order of Crustaceans. The term is derived from the Greek words "dendron" meaning tree, and "branchia" meaning gills, referring to the branching gills of these creatures.
Etymology
The term Dendrobranchiata is derived from the Greek words "dendron" (δένδρον), meaning tree, and "branchia" (βράγχια), meaning gills. This refers to the tree-like structure of the gills of these creatures, which is a distinguishing feature of this suborder.
Description
Dendrobranchiata are distinguished by their branching gills and include many familiar species of large prawns and shrimp. They are mostly marine species, although a few freshwater species exist. They have a primitive body plan and are considered to be a relatively ancient group.
Related Terms
- Decapoda: The order to which Dendrobranchiata belongs. It includes crabs, lobsters, and shrimp.
- Crustaceans: A large group of arthropods, including Dendrobranchiata, that live in various aquatic environments.
- Prawn: A common name for small aquatic crustaceans with an exoskeleton and ten legs, some of which belong to the suborder Dendrobranchiata.
- Shrimp: A small free-swimming crustacean with an elongated body, typically marine and frequently harvested for food.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dendrobranchiata
- Wikipedia's article - Dendrobranchiata
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