Calappidae

	Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula'' Galil, 1997 '' Cryptosoma'' Brullé, 1839 '' Cycloes'' De Haan, 1837 '' Cyclozodion'' Williams & Child, 1989 ''Mursia'' A. G. Desmarest, 1823 † '' Mursilata'' C.-H. Hu & Tao, 1996 † '' Mursilia'' Rathbun, 1918 † '' Mursiopsis'' Ristori, 1889 '' Paracyclois'' Miers, 1886 '' Platymera'' H. Milne Edwards, 1837 † '' Stenodromia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 † ''Tutus'' Collins ''in'' Collins, Portell & Donovan, 2009 Fossils within this family can be found in sediment of Europe, United States, Mexico, Central America, Australia and Japan from Cretaceous The Cretaceous ( ) is a geological period that lasted from about 145 to 66 million years ago (Mya). It is the third and final period of the Mesozoic Era, as well as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappilia ''Calappilia'' is an extinct genus of box crabs belonging to the family Calappidae. The type species of the genus is ''Calappilia verrucosa''. Fossils of crabs within this genus have been found in Italy, United States, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil from Paleogene to Miocene (age range: 55.8 to 15.97 Ma). Species Species within this genus include: * ''Calappilia matzkei'' Bachmayer 1962 * ''Calappilia maxwelli'' Feldmann 1993 * ''Calappilia ocalanus'' Ross 1964 * ''Calappilia perlata'' Noetling 1885 * ''Calappilia scopuli'' Quayle and Collins 1981 * ''Calappilia sexdentata'' Milne-Edwards 1876 * ''Calappilia sitzi'' Blow & Manning 1996 * ''Calappilia subovata'' Beschin 2002 * ''Calappilia tridentata'' Beurlen 1939 * ''Calappilia verrucosa'' Milne-Edwards 1873 * ''Calappilia vicetina'' Fabiani 1910 Distribution Fossils of ''Calappilia'' have been found in: ;Paleogene * Bateque, San Juan and Tepetate Formations, Mexico * Cava Main di Arzignano, Italy * Vincentow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Cyclozodion ''Cyclozodion'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Cyclozodion angustum'' (A. Milne-Edwards, 1880) * '' Cyclozodion tuberatum'' Williams & Child, 1989 References External links * Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mursiopsis ''Mursiopsis'' is an extinct genus of box crabs belonging to the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula .... The type species of the genus is ''Mursiopsis pustulosus'', Ristori 1889. Fossils of crabs within this genus can be found in sediment of Oligocene (33.9 to 23.03 million years ago).Sepkoski, JacSepkoski's Online Genus Database/ref> References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Platymera ''Platymera'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: ''Platymera californiensis'' Rathbun, 1894 * ''Platymera gaudichaudii'' H. Milne Edwards, 1837 References Calappoidea Taxa named by Henri Milne-Edwards {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paracyclois ''Paracyclois'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Paracyclois atlantis'' Chace, 1939 * '' Paracyclois milneedwardsii'' Miers, 1886 References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mursia ''Mursia'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae, containing the following species: * ''Mursia africana'' Galil, 1993 * ''Mursia armata'' De Haan, 1837 * ''Mursia aspera'' Alcock, 1899 * ''Mursia aurorae'' Galil & Ng, 2009 * ''Mursia australiensis'' Campbell, 1971 * ''Mursia baconaua'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia balguerii'' Desbonne ''in'' Desbonne & Schramm, 1867 * ''Mursia bicristimana'' Alcock & Anderson, 1895 * ''Mursia buwaya'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia coseli'' Crosnier, 1997 * ''Mursia cristiata'' H. Milne-Edwards, 1837 * ''Mursia cristimanus'' De Haan, 1837 * ''Mursia curtispina'' Miers, 1886 * ''Mursia danigoi'' Galil, 1993 * ''Mursia diwata'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia flamma'' Galil, 1993 * ''Mursia hawaiiensis'' Rathbun, 1894 * ''Mursia longispina'' Crosnier, 1997 * ''Mursia mameleu'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia mcdowelli'' Manning & Chace, 1990 * ''Mursia microspina'' Davie & Short, 1989 * ''Mursia minuta'' Spiridonov & Apel, 2007 * ''Mursia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Cycloes ''Cycloes'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Cycloes bairdii'' Stimpson, 1860 * '' Cycloes granulosa'' De Haan, 1837 * '' Cycloes marisrubri'' Galil & Clark, 1996 References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Cryptosoma ''Cryptosoma'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Cryptosoma bairdii'' (Stimpson, 1860) * '' Cryptosoma balguerii'' (Desbonne, in Desbonne & Schramm, 1867) * '' Cryptosoma cristatum'' Brullé, 1837 * '' Cryptosoma dentatum'' Brullé, 1839 * '' Cryptosoma garthi'' Galil & Clark, 1996 * '' Cryptosoma orientis'' Adams & White, 1849 * '' Cryptosoma pallidum'' Selenka, de Man & Bülow, 1883 * '' Cryptosoma strombi'' Selenka, de Man & Bülow, 1883 References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappula ''Calappula saussurei'' is a species of crab in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., the only species in the genus ''Calappula''. References Calappoidea Monotypic decapod genera {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappa Japonica ''Calappa japonica'', also known as the Japanese shame-faced crab, is a marine species of box crab in the family Calappidae. Originally found in the waters around Japan, more recently it has been found in Africa, the Red Sea and Western Australia. Description ''Calappa japonica'' is a large crab, and has a yellow and red colouration. The length of carapace is approximately .65 times the width, with a tuberculated surface. Seven sharp teeth are located around the margins of each clypeiform expansion. Distribution and habitat This species was first discovered in Tokyo Bay, Japan. It is now known to occur in regions as far away as Africa and Western Australia, and lives in waters up to deep. as well as being found in the Red Sea. Behaviour and diet This crab is a predator, and feeds on invertebrates such as other crabs, as well as oysters and snails. It has a specially adapted right pincer which it uses to break open snail's shells. There is a large accessory tooth located at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappa (crab) ''Calappa'' is a genus of crabs known commonly as box crabs or shame-faced crabs. The name ''box crab'' comes from their distinctly bulky carapace, and the name ''shame-faced'' is from anthropomorphism, anthropomorphising the way the crab's chela (organ), chelae (claws) fold up and cover its face, as if it were hiding its face in shame. Species There are 43 extant species in the genus: ''Calappa acutispina'' Lai, Chan & Ng, 2006 ''Calappa africana'' Lai & Ng, 2006 ''Calappa bicornis'' Miers, 1884 ''Calappa bilineata'' Ng, Lai & Aungtonya, 2002 ''Calappa calappa'' (Linnaeus, 1758) ''Calappa capellonis'' Laurie, 1906 ''Calappa cinerea'' Holthuis, 1958 ''Calappa clypeata'' Borradaile, 1903 ''Calappa conifera'' Galil, 1997 ''Calappa convexa'' Saussure, 1853 ''Calappa dumortieri'' Guinot, 1962 ''Calappa exanthematosa'' Alcock & Anderson, 1894 ''Calappa flammea'' (Herbst, 1794) ''Calappa galloides'' Stimpson, 1859 ''Calappa gallus'' (Herbst, 1803) ''Calappa granulata'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappoidea Calappoidea is a superfamily of crabs comprising the two families Calappidae and Matutidae. The earliest fossils attributable to the Calappoidea date from the Aptian The Aptian is an age in the geologic timescale or a stage in the stratigraphic column. It is a subdivision of the Early or Lower Cretaceous Epoch or Series and encompasses the time from 121.4 ± 1.0 Ma to 113.0 ± 1.0 Ma (million years ago), a .... References External links * Crabs Aptian first appearances Taxa named by Henri Milne-Edwards Arthropod superfamilies Extant Aptian first appearances {{crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

	Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula'' Galil, 1997 '' Cryptosoma'' Brullé, 1839 '' Cycloes'' De Haan, 1837 '' Cyclozodion'' Williams & Child, 1989 ''Mursia'' A. G. Desmarest, 1823 † '' Mursilata'' C.-H. Hu & Tao, 1996 † '' Mursilia'' Rathbun, 1918 † '' Mursiopsis'' Ristori, 1889 '' Paracyclois'' Miers, 1886 '' Platymera'' H. Milne Edwards, 1837 † '' Stenodromia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 † ''Tutus'' Collins ''in'' Collins, Portell & Donovan, 2009 Fossils within this family can be found in sediment of Europe, United States, Mexico, Central America, Australia and Japan from Cretaceous The Cretaceous ( ) is a geological period that lasted from about 145 to 66 million years ago (Mya). It is the third and final period of the Mesozoic Era, as well as the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappilia ''Calappilia'' is an extinct genus of box crabs belonging to the family Calappidae. The type species of the genus is ''Calappilia verrucosa''. Fossils of crabs within this genus have been found in Italy, United States, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil from Paleogene to Miocene (age range: 55.8 to 15.97 Ma). Species Species within this genus include: * ''Calappilia matzkei'' Bachmayer 1962 * ''Calappilia maxwelli'' Feldmann 1993 * ''Calappilia ocalanus'' Ross 1964 * ''Calappilia perlata'' Noetling 1885 * ''Calappilia scopuli'' Quayle and Collins 1981 * ''Calappilia sexdentata'' Milne-Edwards 1876 * ''Calappilia sitzi'' Blow & Manning 1996 * ''Calappilia subovata'' Beschin 2002 * ''Calappilia tridentata'' Beurlen 1939 * ''Calappilia verrucosa'' Milne-Edwards 1873 * ''Calappilia vicetina'' Fabiani 1910 Distribution Fossils of ''Calappilia'' have been found in: ;Paleogene * Bateque, San Juan and Tepetate Formations, Mexico * Cava Main di Arzignano, Italy * Vincentow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Cyclozodion ''Cyclozodion'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Cyclozodion angustum'' (A. Milne-Edwards, 1880) * '' Cyclozodion tuberatum'' Williams & Child, 1989 References External links * Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mursiopsis ''Mursiopsis'' is an extinct genus of box crabs belonging to the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula .... The type species of the genus is ''Mursiopsis pustulosus'', Ristori 1889. Fossils of crabs within this genus can be found in sediment of Oligocene (33.9 to 23.03 million years ago).Sepkoski, JacSepkoski's Online Genus Database/ref> References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Platymera ''Platymera'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: ''Platymera californiensis'' Rathbun, 1894 * ''Platymera gaudichaudii'' H. Milne Edwards, 1837 References Calappoidea Taxa named by Henri Milne-Edwards {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Paracyclois ''Paracyclois'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Paracyclois atlantis'' Chace, 1939 * '' Paracyclois milneedwardsii'' Miers, 1886 References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Mursia ''Mursia'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae, containing the following species: * ''Mursia africana'' Galil, 1993 * ''Mursia armata'' De Haan, 1837 * ''Mursia aspera'' Alcock, 1899 * ''Mursia aurorae'' Galil & Ng, 2009 * ''Mursia australiensis'' Campbell, 1971 * ''Mursia baconaua'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia balguerii'' Desbonne ''in'' Desbonne & Schramm, 1867 * ''Mursia bicristimana'' Alcock & Anderson, 1895 * ''Mursia buwaya'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia coseli'' Crosnier, 1997 * ''Mursia cristiata'' H. Milne-Edwards, 1837 * ''Mursia cristimanus'' De Haan, 1837 * ''Mursia curtispina'' Miers, 1886 * ''Mursia danigoi'' Galil, 1993 * ''Mursia diwata'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia flamma'' Galil, 1993 * ''Mursia hawaiiensis'' Rathbun, 1894 * ''Mursia longispina'' Crosnier, 1997 * ''Mursia mameleu'' Galil & Takeda, 2004 * ''Mursia mcdowelli'' Manning & Chace, 1990 * ''Mursia microspina'' Davie & Short, 1989 * ''Mursia minuta'' Spiridonov & Apel, 2007 * ''Mursia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Cycloes ''Cycloes'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Cycloes bairdii'' Stimpson, 1860 * '' Cycloes granulosa'' De Haan, 1837 * '' Cycloes marisrubri'' Galil & Clark, 1996 References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Cryptosoma ''Cryptosoma'' is a genus of crabs in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., containing the following species: '' Cryptosoma bairdii'' (Stimpson, 1860) * '' Cryptosoma balguerii'' (Desbonne, in Desbonne & Schramm, 1867) * '' Cryptosoma cristatum'' Brullé, 1837 * '' Cryptosoma dentatum'' Brullé, 1839 * '' Cryptosoma garthi'' Galil & Clark, 1996 * '' Cryptosoma orientis'' Adams & White, 1849 * '' Cryptosoma pallidum'' Selenka, de Man & Bülow, 1883 * '' Cryptosoma strombi'' Selenka, de Man & Bülow, 1883 References Calappoidea {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappula ''Calappula saussurei'' is a species of crab in the family Calappidae Calappidae is a family of crabs containing 16 genera, of which 7 are only known as fossils: ''Acanthocarpus'' Stimpson, 1871 '' Calappa'' Weber, 1795 † '' Calappella'' Rathbun, 1919 † '' Calappilia'' A. Milne-Edwards, 1873 '' Calappula ..., the only species in the genus ''Calappula''. References Calappoidea Monotypic decapod genera {{Crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappa Japonica ''Calappa japonica'', also known as the Japanese shame-faced crab, is a marine species of box crab in the family Calappidae. Originally found in the waters around Japan, more recently it has been found in Africa, the Red Sea and Western Australia. Description ''Calappa japonica'' is a large crab, and has a yellow and red colouration. The length of carapace is approximately .65 times the width, with a tuberculated surface. Seven sharp teeth are located around the margins of each clypeiform expansion. Distribution and habitat This species was first discovered in Tokyo Bay, Japan. It is now known to occur in regions as far away as Africa and Western Australia, and lives in waters up to deep. as well as being found in the Red Sea. Behaviour and diet This crab is a predator, and feeds on invertebrates such as other crabs, as well as oysters and snails. It has a specially adapted right pincer which it uses to break open snail's shells. There is a large accessory tooth located at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappa (crab) ''Calappa'' is a genus of crabs known commonly as box crabs or shame-faced crabs. The name ''box crab'' comes from their distinctly bulky carapace, and the name ''shame-faced'' is from anthropomorphism, anthropomorphising the way the crab's chela (organ), chelae (claws) fold up and cover its face, as if it were hiding its face in shame. Species There are 43 extant species in the genus: ''Calappa acutispina'' Lai, Chan & Ng, 2006 ''Calappa africana'' Lai & Ng, 2006 ''Calappa bicornis'' Miers, 1884 ''Calappa bilineata'' Ng, Lai & Aungtonya, 2002 ''Calappa calappa'' (Linnaeus, 1758) ''Calappa capellonis'' Laurie, 1906 ''Calappa cinerea'' Holthuis, 1958 ''Calappa clypeata'' Borradaile, 1903 ''Calappa conifera'' Galil, 1997 ''Calappa convexa'' Saussure, 1853 ''Calappa dumortieri'' Guinot, 1962 ''Calappa exanthematosa'' Alcock & Anderson, 1894 ''Calappa flammea'' (Herbst, 1794) ''Calappa galloides'' Stimpson, 1859 ''Calappa gallus'' (Herbst, 1803) ''Calappa granulata'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Calappoidea Calappoidea is a superfamily of crabs comprising the two families Calappidae and Matutidae. The earliest fossils attributable to the Calappoidea date from the Aptian The Aptian is an age in the geologic timescale or a stage in the stratigraphic column. It is a subdivision of the Early or Lower Cretaceous Epoch or Series and encompasses the time from 121.4 ± 1.0 Ma to 113.0 ± 1.0 Ma (million years ago), a .... References External links * Crabs Aptian first appearances Taxa named by Henri Milne-Edwards Arthropod superfamilies Extant Aptian first appearances {{crab-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]