Amphipoda comprises about 6000 small, mostly marine, species. Most amphipods are laterally compressed in contrast with the depressed isopods. They have no carapace and have six pairs of abdominal appendages.
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- Ant'Phipoda A reference centre on the biodiversity of Antarctic Amphipods, with a complete checklist and photos.
- Amphipod Biology Includes illustrations of anatomy and photographs.
- Niphargus Niphargus is the largest genus of freshwater amphipods. This site aims to modernize and to unify the taxonomy of Niphargus and Niphargidae by means of an open, on-line taxonomic revision.
- Terrestrial Amphipods: Lawn Shrimp Photographs and description of this crustacean, with information on its distribution, life cycle, habits and management.
- Bermuda Cave Amphipod: Pseudoniphargus grandimanus Photographs and information from ARKive including classification, status, description, range, habitat, biology, threats and conservation.