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Manus

The sixth segment of the leg (and 3rd major segment), the manus connects the carpus to the dactyl.

The manuses of the eight walking legs, from the dorsal view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975). image
The manuses of the eight walking legs, from the dorsal view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
The manuses of the eight walking legs, from the vental view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975). image
The manuses of the eight walking legs, from the vental view of the crab. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
The parts of the manus, from a posterior view of a walking leg. Figure modified from Forest and Guinot (1961). image
The parts of the manus, from a posterior view of a walking leg. Figure modified from Forest and Guinot (1961).