Paulson, 1875
Carapace subhexagonal or subtrapezoidal, usually markedly broader than long; antero-lateral border divided into 4-7 teeth. Basal antennal segment transversely broadened, usually filling orbital hiatus, with ridges, granules or spines; antennal peduncle and flagellum usually excluded from orbit. Chelipeds longer than ambulatory legs, bearing a set of spines on merus, carpus and palm. Last pair of legs with paddle shaped propodi and dactyli. Male first gonopod with subterminal spines. (From Apel & Spiridonov, 1998).
Genera treated:
genus Charybdis de Haan, 1833
genus Gonioinfradens Leene, 1938
genus Thalamita Latreille, 1829
genus Thalamitoides A. Milne Edwards, 1869