PLATE 269. 





Fig. 7. 



I<^IG. 1. Thu Fiddler Crab, Galasimua pugilator, Latreille; male, slightly enlarged. 



Fig. 2. The Oyster Crab, I'innotheres ostreum, Say; male, enlarged four diameters. 



Fig. 3. The Mud Crab, Panopeus depressus, Smith; male, natural size. 



Figs. 4, 5. The Spider Crabs. Fig. 4, Lihinia emarginata, Leach; male. Fig. 5, Libinia diihia, Edwards; male. Both 



three-fourths natural size of small 8i>eeimeus. 

 Fig. fi. The Sand Bug or Bait Bug, Hippa talpoida, Say ; enlarged about two diameters. 

 Fig. 7. Tlie Hermit Crab, Eiipagurus bcrnliardiis, Brandt; about two-thirds natural size. 

 DrawiDgs by J. H. Eiuertou. 



