MOLT & MOSS NEOCARIDINA DECISION CARD
Version: 1.0
Reviewed: 2026-08-12
Topic: Name visible shrimp anatomy

Situation: You need to describe a visible body feature before interpreting it.
Observe first: Photograph the whole animal and exact region with orientation, scale, focus, lighting and more than one view when possible.
First action: Name the body region and literal appearance before assigning an organism, lesion, sex, molt state or diagnosis.
Record next: Record dorsal, lateral or ventral position, side, size, color, surface, movement, affected denominator and change over time.
Stop boundary: Do not turn a photograph or anatomical nickname into species authentication, disease diagnosis or treatment authorization.
Permanent card: https://moltandmoss.com/care/action-cards/anatomy
Governing guide: https://moltandmoss.com/care/anatomy

This card is a first-decision aid, not a diagnosis, treatment authorization, complete method or substitute for the governing guide.