Check-list of the Adriatic decapod Crustacea

Abstract

       The present check-list represents a general faunistic survey of the Adriatic decapod Crustacea. Basic data from numerous literature issues, concerning 210 species, recorded in the area since 1763, are compiled. For each species the valid name, synonyms (including authors reporting them), general and Adriatic distribution and remarks comprising data on habitat, depth, abundance and evantually commer­cial value and systematic problems are given.