Decapod Crustacea of the Atlantic Coast of Canada

Description:

Eighty-nine species of decapod crustaceans from the Atlantic coast of Canada are described (including details of mouthparts and other appendages) and original drawings provided for each. Distribution records for each species from 100W longitude (80N latitude) in the Arctic (including Hudson Bay) to the northern edge of Georges Bank, and from 0-1000 m in depth are provided also. The report also includes a brief history of collections of decapod Crustacea in the area, and a list of mythological references to some taxonomic names used. Tables summarize details of features of appendages according to family. One new species is described. A species of Macrobrachium trawled in deep water of the Fundian Channel, southwest of Nova Scotia, is also described. Brief notes on the biology of and fishery for each species where applicable are included.

Condition

Vg in d/w (minor edge wear).