l86 NEW YORK STATE MUSEUM 



Found under the carapace of Palaemonetes vulgaris, 

 where it produces large tumors. 



The female is eyeless and somewhat distorted and lies with the 

 flattened dorsal region against the body of the host. The ventral 

 side consists mainly of a large incubatory pouch filled with eggs. 

 Male very small, with eyes, and usually to be found clinging to the 

 female as in the figure. 



Length of female 5 mm. Color white with black markings. 



Found on the Palaemonetes along the shore. 



