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September 10, 2025

Decapod Crustaceans with Description of Three New Species

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Three new crab species were identified in the Bau Limestone Area, indicating rich biodiversity.
The study documents six prawn species and ten crab species in total, showcasing the area's variety.
Discovery of new records after long lapses suggests potential for further exploration in the region.
This research highlights the importance of conservation efforts for preserving these unique habitats.

Abstract

The decapod crustacean fauna of the Bau Limestone Area comprises of six species of prawns and 10 species of crabs. Of these, three species of crabs of the genera Ibanum, Coccusa and Geosersama are described as new to science. While most of the fauna are not obligate karst species, the discovery of the new speciesas well as numerous new records and re-discoveries after a long lapses in the sites suggests the Bau Limestone Area is still species-rich and merits conservation in part or whole.

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Ng et al. (Wed,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1e25b54b1d3bfb60ffdf8 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.61507/smj22-2004-r5ta-22

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