72 
August 17, 192^. Portunids from sand by Bender, east side Loggerhead Key. 
Some specimens are much lighter, areas on carapace considerably reduced and 
lighter, and chelipeds with just a msstsa median 
spot of color and other legs where shaded 
transparent and light areas on carapace and legs 
v (/ 
almost white, cream with just slightest trace 
of pinkish buff. 
Eyes of female yellow.Blackest specimen had shadings on hind 
legs almost dragons blood red, and inside of base of fixed finger about 
carmine. Black of carapace unites across posterior margin. No ixfc drab area 
present. 
