Crustacean biology and ecology

Phylogenomics supports monophyly of marsupial crustaceans: a journey to direct development

This paper presents a comprehensive phylogenomic analysis of Peracarida, confirming their monophyly and identifying a new taxon, Panmancoida, with insights into their evolutionary developmental transitions.

Applying standardised methods to assess the potential risks of alien freshwater crayfish introductions to South Africa

This paper assesses the risk of 14 alien freshwater crayfish introductions in South Africa using the RAAT framework, finding 13 species high risk and recommending management strategies.

Morphogenesis of the Carapace from Phyllosoma to Puerulus in Spiny Lobsters

This study investigates the morphogenesis of the carapace in spiny lobsters during metamorphosis using histological analysis, live imaging, and computational modeling, revealing anisotropic contraction as a key mechanism.

Survival across habitats and sizes explains ontogenetic habitat shifts in juvenile blue crabs

This study quantifies size-specific survival of juvenile blue crabs across habitats and finds survival advantages vary with size and habitat type.

Phylogenetically-informed crayfish conservation in the face of climate change

This study identifies priority crayfish species for conservation based on phylogenetic diversity and climate change vulnerability, finding that protecting these species could safeguard significant evolutionary history.

Single-locus species delimitation and a new phylogeny for the genus Virilastacus

The paper uses mitochondrial DNA sequences to delimit species in Virilastacus, identifying a new candidate species and revising the distribution of existing species.

Unpouching Peracarida relationships with ultraconserved elements

This study uses ultraconserved elements to resolve the phylogenetic relationships within Peracarida, finding strong support for monophyly and specific clades.

Is individual recognition immutable? Subordinate hermit crabs fight with a familiar but weaponless dominant

The study examines if subordinate hermit crabs recognize familiar dominants even when those dominants are weaponless, finding that subordinates fight them despite prior familiarity.

Glandular quinoline-derivates protect crustacean woodlice from spider predation

This study identifies four defensive metabolites in woodlice that deter spider predation, supporting the hypothesis that terrestrial adaptation drove the evolution of chemical defenses.

Post-embryonic tail development through molting of the freshwater shrimp Neocaridina denticulata

This study investigates tail development in Neocaridina denticulata through histology, live imaging, and genome sequencing, revealing cuticle branching, anisotropic furrows, and cellular dynamics during molting.

Paradise under threat: the successful invasion of the freshwater shrimp Neocaridina davidi and its parasites on La Reunion Island

The paper assesses the establishment of the invasive shrimp Neocaridina davidi and its parasites on La Reunion Island, identifying potential ecological impacts and recommending containment actions.

Moult cycle and setal development of the Atlantic ditch shrimp Palaemon varians Leach, 1814 (Decapoda: Caridea: Palaemonidae)

This study characterizes the moult cycle and setal development of the Atlantic ditch shrimp Palaemon varians using microscopic analysis of uropod setae.

Phylogenomics supports a single origin of terrestriality in Isopods.

The paper uses transcriptome and genome data from 33 isopods to show that terrestrial isopods form a single evolutionary lineage, challenging previous claims of multiple origins.

Modeling and predicting meat yield and growth performance using morphological features of narrow-clawed crayfish with machine learning techniques

This study uses machine learning to predict meat yield and growth performance of narrow-clawed crayfish based on morphological features, finding that SVR provides the highest accuracy.

Towards an eco-epidemiological framework for managing freshwater crayfish communities confronted with crayfish plague

The paper develops an eco-epidemiological framework to manage crayfish communities affected by crayfish plague, showing how community-level reproduction numbers can guide conservation strategies.

Comparative mitogenomics of native European and alien Ponto-Caspian amphipods

The paper compares mitochondrial genomes of native European and invasive Ponto-Caspian amphipods to identify phylogenetic relationships and mitogenomic differences.

The complete mitogenome of Lysmata vittata (Crustacea: Decapoda: Hippolytidae) and its phylogenetic position in Decapoda

This study determines the complete mitogenome of Lysmata vittata and identifies its phylogenetic position as an independent clade within Decapoda.

Analysis of Intermolt and Postmolt Transcriptomes Provides Insight into Molecular Mechanisms of the Red Swamp Crayfish, Procambarus Clarkii Molting

The paper analyzes transcriptomes of post-molt and intermolt stages in red swamp crayfish to identify genes involved in molting processes.