Decapod crustaceans, which include crabs, lobsters, and shrimp, represent a highly diverse and ecologically significant group of marine animals. Their evolutionary history is marked by significant ...

Both shrimp and prawns are classified as decapod crustaceans and in some countries like the U.K, the name prawn is used for both. The main difference between the two is their bodily structure.

Additionally, the emergence of new viral pathogens, such as Decapod Iridescent Virus 1 (DIV1), poses further challenges to shrimp aquaculture, necessitating ongoing research into their ...