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Lynceidae
clam shrimp
Lynceidae is a family of small, bivalved crustaceans commonly known as clam shrimp, classified in the order Laevicaudata. The family contains approximately 5 genera and more than 20 described species, with the genus Lynceus being the most species-rich and well-studied. Members are distinguished from other clam shrimp families by specific morphological features of the carapace, head, and male clasping appendages. Lynceidae species inhabit temporary aquatic habitats across multiple continents, though many species have restricted distributions due to habitat destruction.