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Dromilites lamarckii Reassigned recently as Basinotopus lamarckii (Desmarest) |
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DROMIOIDEA de Haan, 1883 |
DROMIDAE de Haan, 1883 |
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Dromilites H. Milne-Edwards, 1837 |
Dromilites lamarcki (Desmarest) |
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Dromilites lamarckii (Desmarest) (spelling ii) |
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Basinotopus
lamarcki (PDF)
is probably the most attractive and sought after crab from the London
Clay. The specimens featured here are stunning examples and represent
the best that are likely to be found. Most examples are found either
in situ or scattered on the foreshore exposures. They are not come by
in such good condition on the beach.
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Male
specimen complete with claws and some leg details
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Front
view of the previous specimen
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Complete
male specimen
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Carapace
only
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