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Photo by ElaineWebb
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Field Notes

Description:

Small crab approx. 2-2 l/2". Gray in color with darker patterning on body. Claws are slightly blue in color.

Habitat:

Sand. I watched it emerge from a hole in the sand of the beach.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (7)
Scott Frazier
You're welcome. Arthropods is a huge group containing insects, spiders, crustaceans, centipedes and many others!
ElaineWebb
I agree Ava T-B. I just moved it (and hope it wound up first!).
ElaineWebb
Thank you, Maria dB. This little critter was fascinating to watch as he popped in and out and checked out the world above the sand.
ElaineWebb
Thanks, S Frazier! I knew crustacean but didn't realize it's an Arthropod.
Ava T-B
I think the last picture in this series is the most engaging. You can edit your spotting and click and drag it to #1 if you want to.
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PublishedOctober 1, 2012

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