AnAge entry for Arthropoda

Classification (HAGRID: 00002)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum
Arthropoda (Browse taxon)
Common name
Arthropods
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Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Observations

Arthropods show an immense diversity in terms of ageing phenotypes. Some species are long-lived with indeterminate growth and no signs of ageing [0002]. The best of such examples is probably the American lobster (Homarus americanus).

References

External Resources

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