The approach taken in this chapter stresses the broader functional aspects of brachyuran
morphology and anatomy, and particularly how complex patterns of evolution have allowed …

Almost all pea crab species in the subfamily Pinnotherinae (Decapoda: Brachyura:
Pinnotheridae) are considered obligatory endo-or ectosymbionts, living in a mutualistic or …

The Thoracotremata is a large and successful group of “true” crabs (Decapoda, Brachyura,
Eubrachyura) with a great diversity of lifestyles and well-known intertidal representatives …

The origins and evolution of sperm storage in Brachyura are enigmatic: sperm is either
stored in seminal receptacles, accessible via the vulvae on the sixth thoracic sternite, or in …

Brachyuran crabs are sexually dimorphic, gonochoristic crustaceans (separate sexes, no
sex change). Dimorphism is expressed in the shape of the pleon (abdomen) and its …

Close heterospecific associations are ubiquitous in most if not all biotic communities. These
associations vary widely in character, and can include a wide range of morphological …

Initiatives to support the sustainable development of the nanotechnology sector have led to
rapid growth in research on the environmental fate, hazards and risk of engineered …

Symbiotic relationships contribute considerably to the high biodiversity found on coral reefs.
Coral-dwelling gall crabs (Cryptochiridae) represent a prime example of coral-associated …

ABSTRACT A small brachyuran crab, Archaeochiapasa mardoqueoi n. gen., n. sp., is
reported from the lower Cenomanian (Upper Cretaceous) of the Sierra Madre Formation at …

Sexual maturity is an important phase of brachyuran's life cycle as it marks the transition of
becoming an adult and the ability to reproduce. This article discussed on the types of sexual …