Abstract |
A reclassification of brachyuran crabs (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura) including a re-appraisal of their whole systematics, re-assessment of the systematic status and position of all extant and extinct suprageneric taxa and their redescription, as well as a description of new taxa, has been undertaken. A great number of new higher taxa have been established and the majority of higher taxa have had their systematic status and position changed.
Key words: Brachyuran crabs, Crustacea, Decapoda, Brachyura, systematics, revision, reclassification |