Immunity of Crustaceans

IMMUNITY OF CRUSTACEANS

  • Specific immune response against pathogens has not been detected in crustacean invertebrates like shrimp, crab and lobsters. They are able to recognize and destroy invading microorganisms or parasites by their innate immunity which plays a major role in them in protection against diseases. The innate immunity of crustaceans can be classified as
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