Hippolytidae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 12 accepted species worldwide.
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Alope orientalis (De Man, 1890)
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Hippolytidae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. The upper surface of the rostrum is smooth, while its lower surface features teeth. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Hippolytidae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. Males have elongated chelae that are longer than their body, while females have a distinct brush-like setal structure on their first pair of legs.
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