Subfamily Grapsinae MacLeay, 1838
Diagnosis
Carapace subcircular, quadrate, or quadrangular with lateral margins more or less strongly convergent posteriorly. Front broad, more or less strongly deflexed. Antennal flagellum very short. Pterygostome may be setose but not covered in a network of short hooked setae. Third maxillipeds usually leaving wide rhomboidal gap when closed; no oblique setose ridge running across merus and ischium; exopod slender, with flagellum. Male abdomen completely covering sternum between last pair of legs.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
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04-Jun-2012 | 04-Jun-2012 | MOVED | ||
10-May-2012 | 10-May-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
12-Feb-2010 | (import) |