Inachoididae is a animal family in the Animalia kingdom, order Decapoda, class Malacostraca. The family contains 4 accepted species worldwide.
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Inachoididae animals belong to the Decapoda order in the Animalia kingdom. Diagnostic features for this species include a triangular body with a long pointed snout (rostrum), a carapace patterned with fine dark lines, and claws that often have violet tips. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
Inachoididae is classified in the order Decapoda, class Malacostraca, phylum Arthropoda. The species is also known for decorating its body by attaching materials: this provides camouflage, or if the attached organisms are noxious, it acts as aposematism to ward off predators.
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