Key to common families of crustaceans in Spencer Creek

1a) Animals pale in colour (sometimes yellowish or orangish when in alcohol) and laterally
flattened so that they rest on their sides. Generally less than 15mm in length.
Amphipods -- 2




1b) Animals dorsal-ventrally flatened so that they rest on their legs. May be considerably
>15mm in length. 4




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