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Manus

The manus is the segment making up most of the claw, including both the “palm” and the fixed, unmovable-finger (the pollex). The movable finger is the dactyl.

The manus of the minor cheliped, from the dorsal view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975). image
The manus of the minor cheliped, from the dorsal view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
The manus of the minor cheliped, from the vental view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975). image
The manus of the minor cheliped, from the vental view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).