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Rh Stenorhynchus rostratus. Beaked Spider Crab. C.—Taken in shrimp-nets.

S. tenuirostris. Slender-beaked Spider Crab. C.—A common take in the shrimpers' nets all the summer.

 Lithodes maia. Thornback Crab. R.—Known to fishermen as “Camperdown Pilots.” Most of those seen in fish-shops are brought from the west coast, or from the other side of the German Ocean. Trawlers only bring it in as a kind of curiosity. The dried shell is frequently seen in local fish-shops as a window attraction. Is never eaten here. It has been dredged up in the neighbourhood.

Hyas araneus. Harper Crab. C.—Frequent on the beach in winter time; numbers sometimes washed ashore in frosty weather, when it is seen feebly struggling, not uncommonly on its back, and often heavily berried. Is not at all common in the warmer months. I have frequently found freshly-moulted examples on the sands.

H. coarctatus. F.—Occasionally washed up on the beach.

Eurynome aspera. R.—The only record I have of this species is one taken out of what I am assured was a locally-taken cod-fish, Oct. 7th, 1889. It was in company with Portumnus variegatus.

Pirimela denticulata. Toothed Crab. F.—This pretty little Crab appears to be fairly common, its small size, grey hues, and retiring habits shielding it from casual observation. I first met the species Oct. 9th, 1889. Several times since found on the piles, and amongst seaweed.

Pilumnus hirtellus. Hairy Crab. R.—As a rule this species, I think, merits the title of a rarity. It is seldom found in perfect condition. On Nov. 25th, 1892, I picked up half a dozen on the north beach within the space of a few yards. They had evidently been brought hither from the rough ground at Cromer by strong tides.

Cancer pagurus. Edible Crab. F.—There is no harbour within my “ten mile limit” for this species. Those found occasionally are undoubtedly driven hither by the strong sea currents following north-westerly gales. Have occasionally found small specimens amongst the drift at the high-water mark. By chance a fine example is taken in the shrimp-nets; on one