Sexual maturity is an important phase of brachyuran's life cycle as it marks the transition of
becoming an adult and the ability to reproduce. This article discussed on the types of sexual …

First the data classification, which is referred to the classification of the individuals in two
groups. The second is the estimation. This process uses the previous classification to …

The size distribution, length–weight relationship and size at the onset of sexual maturity of
the orange mud crab (Scylla olivacea) from four geographically distinct locations (Taiping …

Some crustaceans show variations of their reproductive biology within their geographical
distribution, and knowledge about such variations is important for the comprehension of their …

Growth of crabs involves moulting through a series of instars. Most brachyurans have
indirect development, involving a planktonic dispersal phase followed by a benthic phase …

Knowing important aspects of life history, such as size at sexual maturity, growth rate, and
size at age, is critical for understanding species' population dynamics. For harvested …

The oil spill that reached Brazilian Coast in 2019 was one of the most extensive disasters
and its effects on distinct species are still under investigation. This study evaluated the …

Precocity has been observed in fishes and crustaceans. However, mechanisms underlying
precocity have not been well documented in crustaceans and are thought to be influenced …

Abstract Theory predicts marked sexual dimorphism in terms of body size and body
structures used as weapons (eg chelipeds) in gonochoric species with intense male sexual …

The freshwater crab Potamon persicum in Iran is distributed along the western Alborz
Mountains, its range extending southeast through the whole Zagros Mountains. We …