Chinese Mitten Crab: The Invasive Species with Distinctive Claws
Taxonomy and Biology: Chinese Mitten Crab The Chinese mitten crab, Eriocheir sinensis, is a fascinating crustacean species belonging to the family Varunidae. Its scientific classification is as follows: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Arthropoda Subphylum: Crustacea Class: Malacostraca Order: Decapoda Family: Varunidae Genus: Eriocheir Species: Eriocheir sinensis Physical Characteristics Chinese mitten crabs exhibit distinct physical characteristics. Adult … Read more