Na. Gribble, STATIC AND FUNCTIONAL-ANATOMY OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR-SYSTEM OF THE PORTUNID CRAB PORTUNUS-PELAGICUS (LINNAEUS) .1. STATIC ANATOMY, Journal of crustacean biology, 14(4), 1994, pp. 627-640
The position, relative dimensions, and anatomical relationships of the
heart (ventricle), cor frontale, and main arteries of Portunus pelagi
cus are described in detail, based on radiographs, detailed dissection
, and histology. Brief descriptions are also provided of the pericardi
um, branchial sinuses, and general body hemolymph sinuses. Total fluid
content and hemolymph volume were calculated as 66.5% (SD = 5.3%, N =
10) and 30.4% (SD = 3%, N = 8) of the crab's body displacement volume
.