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RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
A new species of freshwater crayfish, Engaeus excavator, is described from locations near Latrobe in central northern Tasmania. The species is identified by the elongate fingers of the propodus and carpus of the chelae, and a fringing row of tufts of long
flexible setae along the ventral margin of the propodal finger in both large and small dimorphic claws. It is currently only known from two localities, where it excavates very deep burrows (>2 m) in clay soils. The original native vegetation at both
localities has been cleared to grass paddocks or rough grazing. The speciesÂ’ persistence in such cleared habitat suggests that it is resilient, but its conservation status is unclear.
burrowing crayfish, Engaeus, Tasmania, Australia.
Published Papers
The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.Â
