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Orbits

The orbits are the regions on the front (anterior) of the crab in which contain the eyes and eystalks.

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Illustration of the orbits from the anterior view. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
Illustration of the orbits from the anterior view. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
Illustration of the orbits from the side view. Figure modified from Crane (1975).
Illustration of the orbits from the side view. Figure modified from Crane (1975).