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Araneae 
Fig. 12. Distribution and abundance of order Araneae in the Nee Soon drainage. Solid circles 
indicate sites where representatives were collected and circle sizes are proportionate to 
abundance/numbers of individuals captured as reflected in the accompanying legend. 
Class MALACOSTRACA 
The malacostracans are a class of crustaceans which include the familiar crabs, shrimp 
and lobsters, as well as perhaps less familiar amphipods and woodlice (isopods). They 
are extremely widespread, being found in marine, freshwater and even terrestrial 
enviro nm ents worldwide. They can be identified by their body plan with 20-21 
segments, and possess a head, thorax, and abdomen. Many species of malacostracans 
are commercially important. 
