Journal of Undergraduate Research
Keywords
nuclear primers, crustaceans, multi-cellular animals
College
Life Sciences
Department
Biology
Abstract
Crustaceans are some of the richest multi-cellular animals in the world in terms of species. Within the crustaceans the decapods are chief in species numbers and diversity with over 15,000. Among these are the very familiar and well-known species, such as crayfish, shrimp, and crabs, although there also are many lesser known groups as well. The current classification tells us that there are approximately 62,000 species of Crustacea in the world among 849 families. Approximately 152 of those families belong to the Decapoda. To add to this, the decapods have been referred to as “the pinnacle of crustacean evolution.” Knowing this, the importance of understanding as much as possible about this order can easily be seen.
Recommended Citation
Ralston, Nathaniel and Crandall, Dr. Keith
(2013)
"Testing Nuclear Primers,"
Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013:
Iss.
1, Article 1071.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1071