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Polysaccharides, being essential to all life forms, are found in a variety of organisms in different forms. Marine polysaccharides are mainly derived from crustaceans (shrimps, crabs), seaweeds, bacteria, and fungi. Table 3.1 lists the major polysaccharides along with the sources, monomers and type of linkages. In addition, the following sections will address these molecules in more detail.