Cheluridae
amphipod family
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The Cheluridae family is a genus of marine amphipods that bore into and can destroy timber. Amphipods, in general, are a diverse group of crustaceans found in various aquatic and moist environments worldwide. They are often mistaken for small shrimp and play a significant role in the food chain for many animals. While most amphipods are scavengers or herbivores, the Cheluridae family has a specialized behavior of wood boring. This behavior is often associated with the isopod Limnoria, another known wood-boring organism.12
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