Table of Contents

1 Structure and function.- 2 Classification and nomenclature.- 3 Overview of groups.- 4 Freshwater Crayfishes (Astacoidea).- 5 Marine Clawed Lobsters (Nephropoidea).- 6 Marine Crawfishes and Shovel-nosed Lobsters (Palinuroidea).- 7 Mud Lobsters (Thalassinoidea).- 8 Hermit and Stone Crabs (Paguroidea).- 9 Squat Lobsters and Porcelain Crabs (Galatheoidea).- 10 True Crabs (Brachyura).- 11 Imported Crayfishes, Lobsters and Crabs.- Colour plates.