List of crustaceans of Ireland

Diagram of a typical crustacean (Euphausia superba), showing the usual bodyplan.

There are 1,774 species of crustaceans recorded in Ireland.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]

Crustaceans are arthropods of the subphylum Crustacea. Most are aquatic, such as shrimp, barnacles, lobsters, crayfish, krill, but some are also adapted for land living, such as woodlice and crabs.

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  6. ^ "SShore Angling & Charter Boat Fishing in Ireland - THE BAITS TO USE - CRAB".
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  8. ^ "Woodlouse (sub order Oniscidea) - Ireland's Wildlife". 23 June 2011.
  9. ^ "Holdings: The Irish wood-lice, with descriptions and figures..."