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  Basic information for Corystes cassivelaunus (Masked crab)
Typically found in burrows in the sand from the lower shore and shallow sublittoral to about 100 m.
Corystes cassivelaunus is easily recognised by its elongate, ovoid carapace (up to 4 cm long and 3 cm wide).
It is a reddish-brown to yellow in colour.
www.marlin.ac.uk /species/Corystescassivelaunus.htm   (233 words)

  
 Cassivelaunus -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-16)
Cassivelaunus was a historical British chieftain who led the defence against (Conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)) Julius Caesar's second expedition to (A monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland) Britain in 54 BC.
Cassivelaunus refused the offer and Caesar (Click link for more info and facts about invaded) invaded the country along the banks of the (The longest river in England; flows eastward through London to the North Sea) River Thames.
Cassivelaunus died six years after that winter and was buried in (The English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose) York.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/c/ca/cassivelaunus.htm   (827 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Roman invasion of Britain
However the British under the leadership of Cassivelaunus, using cavalry and chariots, were able to follow the progress of the fleet and attacked the Romans as they attempted to land.
The Romans were disadvantaged by the need to disembark in deep water due to the size of the ships, while the British attacked from the shallows.
Cassivelaunus was a historical British chieftain who led the defence against Britain in 54 BC.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Roman-invasion-of-Britain   (4187 words)

  
 Masked crab (Corystes cassivelaunus) picture - Switzerland
By region - Switzerland - Masked crab (Corystes cassivelaunus)
Masked crab (Corystes cassivelaunus) Photo taken in Les Iles, Sion, VS, Switzerland
All the information provided above is purely informative for our readers and shouldn't be used as it is to plan your immersion.
www.gooddive.com /diving-photos/show.php?sel=&start=0&id=413   (127 words)

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