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Crangonyx

Order

Amphipoda

Family

Crangonyctidae

Genus

Crangonyx

There is only one genus from Crangonyctidae commonly found in the area. A "scud," or freshwater shrimp, is distinctly flattened side-to-side. These can be confused with Isopoda, which are dorso-ventrally (top to bottom) flattened.

Image of the shrimp flattened side to side. More information on Isopoda.