Dana, 1852
Carapace subcircular. Antero-lateral and postero-lateral margins of carapace lined with dense, long setae forming a distinct fringe. Antero-lateral margins very long, entire or feebly denticulate. Front entire, without teeth or lobes. Orbits very small, complete. Antennular fossae longer than broad; antennules fold longitudinally. Antennal flagellum rather short, distinctly setose. Epistome narrow, not well defined anteriorly. Chelipeds short, with a stout chela. Ambulatory legs laterally compressed; dactylus long, styliform, except for P5 that is lanceolate. Thoracic sternum very narrow and elongate, with all the sutures complete and parallel. Female openings sternal. Male openings coxal. (Guinot 1998)
Genus treated:
genus Kraussia Dana, 1852
genus Palapedia Ng, 1993