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In this article we will discuss about the structure of Spanish Lobsters (Scyllarus) with the help of a diagram.
Fig. 231 SCYLLARUS
1. They are commonly called “Square or Spanish lobsters” and are large marine and crawling crustacears.
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2. Their body is dorsoventrally flattened with well developed abdomen and greatly reduced rostrum.
3. The thoracic legs are non-chelate and uropod and telson form a fan like structure – the tail fan.
4. Gills are numerous, antennule without styocente and pleopods also reduced and not fit for swimming.
5. Carapace well developed, appendages is pairs and compound eyes paired.
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6. Development through a larva – Phyllosoma.
