Open AccessThe Crayfishes and Shrimps (Decapoda) of Illinois
Author(s) -
Lawrence M. Page
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
illinois natural history survey bulletin/bulletin - illinois natural history survey
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2644-0687
pISSN - 0073-4918
DOI - 10.21900/j.inhs.v33.140
Subject(s) - decapoda , invertebrate , fishery , biology , crustacean , ecology , zoology
Crayfishes and shrimps (Decapoda) are conspicuous components of the aquatic environments of Illinois. Although only 23 species are known to inhabit the state, they are among our largest aquatic invertebrates and often are present in large populations.