Malacostracans  -  Class:   Malacostraca

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3 subclasses, of which 2 local. 3rd is northern hemisphere only

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Decapods, Isopods and Allies - Subclass: Eumalocostraca

Mantis Shrimps - Subclass: Hoplocarida

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