On the distribution and habits of the large fresh-water crayfish (Astacus sp.) of the northern rivers of Tasmania

Gould, Charles (1870) On the distribution and habits of the large fresh-water crayfish (Astacus sp.) of the northern rivers of Tasmania. Monthly Notices of Papers & Proceedings of the Royal Society of Tasmania . pp. 42-44.

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I trust that the members of this Society may be interested in a few remarks, which I have to make upon the distribution and habits of the large fresh-water crayfish which is so common upon the north side of the island. I am not aware that this has been specifically described by naturalists, although its unusually large size, abundance in certain localities, estimation as a delicacy for the table, added to its facility of capture and observation should long since have acquired for it that attention at their hands.

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Additional Information:	In 1843 the Horticultural and Botanical Society of Van Diemen's Land was founded and became the Royal Society of Van Diemen's Land for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science in 1844. In 1855 its name changed to Royal Society of Tasmania for Horticulture, Botany, and the Advancement of Science. In 1911 the name was shortened to Royal Society of Tasmania.
Keywords:	Royal Society of Tasmania, Van Diemens Land, VDL, Hobart Town, natural sciences, proceedings, records
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