PREVIOUS HIGHER LEVEL -- Genus : Portunus
Propodus of cheliped thicker than merus
one stout spine on outer angle of carpus of cheliped
Subgenus
Portunus
Entire animal usually covered with very short downy fur
carapace with aereolated patches of granules
Lateral angle of posterior border of carapace rounded and not armed with a spine
Subgenus
Monomia
A curved spine on either lateral angle of posterior border of carapace
anteroexternal angle of merus of external maxillipeds produced laterally
subgenus
Xiphonectus
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