FIG. 7. — A, B in A new subfamily classification of the highly diversified Dorippidae H. Milne Edwards, 1837 (Crustacea, Decapoda, Brachyura, Dorippoidea), using morphological, molecular and palaeotonlogical data, with special emphasis on its unique female reproductive system

FIG. 7. — A, B, exposure of latero-external ends of pleurites 5-7 in Medorippe lanata (Linnaeus, 1767), skeleton prepared by S. Secretan, MNHN: A, carapace (partially removed) covering all pleurites except exposed latero-external portions of pleurites 5-7; B, close-up view of lateroposterior region of carapace to show calcified exposed external portion of pleurites 5-7, with setting gutter for carapace; red line indicates location of carapace margin. Modified from Guinot et al. (2013: fig. 46A, B). C, thoracic sternum/pterygostome junction, oxystomatous condition, Milne Edwards openings in Medorippe lanata (Linnaeus, 1767), ♀ 17.8 × 23.0 mm, Mediterranean Sea (MNHN, skeleton prepared by S. Secretan). Modified from Guinot et al. 2013: fig. 42C. D, articulation of pleonal somites, dorsal view of female Medorippe lanata (Linnaeus, 1767). Modified from Guinot et al. (2013: fig. 51G). Abbreviations: a1-a3, first to third pleonal somites; c, carapace margin; ce, ventral extension of carapace posterior margin; cm, mxp3 coxa; cp5, cp6, calcified portion of pleurites 5, 6 covered by carapace; cx2-cx5, coxae of P2-P5; c6, c7, coxo-pleural condyles of P3, P4; e, sternal extension; e6, extension of pleurite 6 covered by carapace; ep5-ep7, exposed pleurites 5-7; g, setting gutter of carapace; M, Milne Edwards openings as pterygostomial slits; m, articulating membrane; p, sternal boutonniere of suture 3/4; pn, penis; pt, pterygostome; p.b., press-button; r, rim; s, strip; t, telson; v, vulva on a prominence and with operculum; 3-6, thoracic sternites 3-6; 8, exposed portion of thoracic sternite 8; 3/4, 4/5, thoracic sternal sutures 3/4, 4/5.