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First reported occurrences of the marbled crab, Pachygrapsus marmoratus (Crustacea: Brachyura: Grapsoidea) in southern coastal waters of the British Isles

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  11 February 2009

Ray W. Ingle  and
Paul F. Clark
Ray W. Ingle
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK Research Associate
Paul F. Clark*
Affiliation:
Department of Zoology, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK
*
Correspondence should be addressed to: Paul F. Clark, Department of Zoology, The Natural History Museum, Cromwell Road, London, SW7 5BD, UK email: p.clark@nhm.ac.uk
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Abstract

The occurrence in British coastal waters of the marbled crab Pachygrapsus marmoratus is confirmed for the first time. Features are given to enable this crab to be distinguished from native species. Its spread along the French Atlantic coast and introduction into British waters is discussed.

Keywords

marbled crabPachygrapsus marmoratusFrench Atlantic coast recordsNormandyHampshireDevonsouth coast of England
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Research Article
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Marine Biodiversity Records , Volume 1 , January 2008 , e26
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Copyright © Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom 2006

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