A new classification of the Xanthoidea sensu lato (Crustacea: Decapoda: Brachyura) based on phylogenetic analysis and traditional systematics and evaluation of all fossil Xanthoidea sensu lato

Contributions to Zoology

Volumn 75, Issue 1-2, 2006, Pages 23-73

  Karasawa, Hiroaki ^a   Schweitzer, Carrie E ^b  

^a Mizunami Fossil Museum   (Japan)

^b KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Brachyura; Crustacea; Decapoda; Phylogeny; Portunidae; Systematics; Xanthoidea

Indexed keywords

BRACHYURA; CRUSTACEA; DECAPODA (CRUSTACEA); GONEPLACIDAE; PORTUNIDAE; PORTUNOIDEA; XANTHIDAE; XANTHOIDEA;

EID: 33846424769     PISSN: 13834517     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1163/18759866-0750102002     Document Type: Article

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