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Abstract
Decapod larvae are the major meroplankton in many coastal ecosystems, such as mangrove forests, seagrass beds, and estuaries. However, there is still a lack of decapod larvae diversity in Thailand. From March to April 2023, a study of some decapod larvae diversity in the Mae Klong Estuary, Samut Songkram, was investigated using a plankton net in 14 stations. Eight families were found. All crabs were zstage 1. The crab larvae were dominant at station 8, in which Grapsidae, Anomuna, and Ocypodidae were the dominant groups. The illustration and description of crab larvae in this area are provided.
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