Necora puber (Linnaeus, 1767), (velvet swimming crab)


23 Apr 2008 at OSGR: SZ07 in Dorset, England

Record Summarysoft old shell fragments washed up on the beach after storms
Found asAdult (dead)
Date23 April 2008
OS grid refOSGR: SZ07
Lat/Lon50° 40’ N, 1° 60’ W
Vice CountyDorset, VC no: 9
CountryEngland

Notes: Anterior margin of the carapace with 8 very fine spine-teeth between the eyes, the 2 central ones being larger; plus 5 strong triangular teeth laterally.

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