​Illustrated keys to families and genera of the superfamily Paguroidea (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura), with diagnoses of genera of Paguridae

Memoirs of Museum Victoria Vol 60 (1) p. 111–144 (2003)

DOI

http://doi.org/10.24199/j.mmv.2003.60.16

Abstract

Keys, with illustrations of selected diagnostic characters, are provided for the seven families and 122 genera of the anomuran Superfamily Paguroidea, commonly known as hermit crabs and king crabs. In addition, abbreviated diagnoses are presented for the 69 genera presently assigned to the family Paguridae.

Citation

McLaughlin, P.A., 2003. Illustrated keys to families and genera of the superfamily Paguroidea (Crustacea: Decapoda: Anomura), with diagnoses of genera of Paguridae. Memoirs of Museum Victoria 60: 111-144. http://doi.org/10.24199/j.mmv.2003.60.16

PUBLICATION DATE: 31 JANUARY 2003