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Mating Behavior and Morphology of Imported Mexican Freshwater Crayfish (Cambarellinae: Cambaridae) in Japan
Kawai, T 
Published Online: 12/31/2021
Abstract
In the present study, for the first time the Mexican freshwater crayfish reported in the Japanese aquarium pet trade is identified as Cambarellus patzcuarensis. This diagnosis is based on the morphological description of key characters, such as the gastric mill, mandible, and gill, which are also illustrated. Information on the introduction history and legislation of the species in Japan is provided. Mating behaviour of the species was observed under laboratory conditions and is described.
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Kawai, T. (2021). Mating Behavior and Morphology of Imported Mexican Freshwater Crayfish (Cambarellinae: Cambaridae) in Japan. Freshwater Crayfish 26(2):75-87. doi: 10.5869/fc.2021.v26-2.75
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Tadashi Kawai,* Central Fisheries Research Institution, Hokkaido Research Organization, 238 Hamanaka, Yoichi, Hokkaido, 日本046-8555. E-mail: tadashikawai8@gmail.com
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Publication History
Manuscript Submitted: 2/26/2021
Manuscript Accepted: 12/6/2021
Published Online: 12/31/2021
Published in Print: 12/31/2021
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