ABOUT THE CRAB. 



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The lobsters found in tropical seas are frequently of ex- 

 traordinary dimensions, and beautifully coloured as, for 

 example, the Palinurus ornatus. 



THE AMERICAN LOBSTER. 



There are Crabs and Crabs ; that is, Sea Crabs and 

 Land Crabs. With the latter we need not concern our- 

 selves, though some of the species are in high repute as 

 table delicacies. The sea crabs are of many kinds : 

 Painted Crabs, distinguished by the beautiful markings of 

 their shells ; Hermit Crabs, which roam about the sands 

 and take possession of the deserted shells of univalves; 



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