You will be compiling your bibliography and creating an outline of the changes you will make in this sandbox.
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Holthuis, L. (1983). Notes on the genus Enoplometopus, with descriptions of a new subgenus and two new species (Crustacea Decapoda, Axiidae). Zoologische Mededelingen, 56(22), 281–298.
Radhakrishnan V, E., & Jayasankar, P. (2014). First record of the reef lobster Enoplometopus occidentalis (Randall, 1840) from Indian waters. Journal of the Marine Biological Association of India, 56(2), 89-9.
SeaLifeBase. (n.d.). Enoplometopus occidentalis.
WoRMS. (n.d.). Enoplometopus occidentalis.
Marine Life Photography. (n.d.). (2012). Enoplometopus occidentalis.
Hoover, J. P. (2008). Hawaii's sea creatures: A guide to Hawaii's marine invertebrates. Honolulu: Mutual Publishing.
Outline of proposed changes
[edit]Lead Section:
Wikipedia discusses the various common names associated with Enoplometopus occidentalis, along with its scientific classifications and native regions.
I would like to add information about the red reef lobster, including its specific habitats, details about its coloration, and information about its original discoverer.
Description:
I will be discussing the behavior and anatomy of the species. Highlighting its attitude, anatomical features, the shape of the claws, maximum size, and comparison between male and female swimming limbs.
Distribution:
I will be adding the specific countries/oceans where the red reef lobster has been found.
Habitat:
I will be discussing what type of environment the red reef lobsters prefer to reside in.
Human use:
I will be explaining why the red reef lobster is a famous crustacean in the aquarium trade.
