Gammarus (Scuds)
Gammarus: Morphology, Classification, Habitat, and Ecological Role of Amphipod Crustaceans Gammarus is a diverse genus of small, laterally compressed amphipod crustaceans belonging to the family Gammaridae. With over 200 described species, this genus is one of the most species-rich among crustaceans. Commonly referred to as “scuds,” Gammarus species are key components of freshwater, estuarine, and […]