Subfamily Podophthalminae Dana, 1851
- Podophthalmidae Dana, J.D. 1851. On the Classification of the Cancroidea. American Journal of Science and Arts 12(34): 121-131 [130].
Diagnosis
Carapace broad, subtrapezoidal; widest anteriorly; front extremely narrow, T-shaped, lying below eyestalks; orbits and eyestalks very long, occupying whole of anterior margin of carapace; supra-orbital fissures reduced; anterolateral border divided into 2–4 teeth. Antennules not completely retractile in fossae beneath front. Antennae with basal article short; flagellum long and slender, included in orbit. Epistome short. Chelipeds much longer than ambulatory legs, bearing a set of spines on merus, carpus and palm. Last pair of legs with propodus and dactylus flattened, paddle-shaped. (Modified after Apel & Spiridonov 1998).
General References
Apel, M. & Spiridonov, V.A. 1998. Taxonomy and zoogeography of the portunid crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura: Portunidae) of the Arabian Gulf and adjacent waters. Fauna of Arabia 17: 159-331
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04-Jun-2012 | 04-Jun-2012 | MOVED | ||
| 10-May-2012 | 10-May-2012 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |