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Carapace

Carapace
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Carapace, spines, based on Munida.

From: Baba, K. 2005. Deep-sea Chirostylid and Galatheid crustaceans (Decapoda: Anomura) from the Indo-Pacific, with a list of species. Galathea Report: Scientific results of the Danish deep-sea expedition round the world 1950-52. Vol. 20. 317 pp..

This image is referenced by the following definitions:

Carapace  [Baba, 2005]
Spine  [Baba, 2005]

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