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BOX CRAB

family calappidae

Photo by n-pua-ina4
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Field Notes

Description:

poki poki; grows up to 6 inches; diet: predator on snails; named for their distinctive shape and design. they are also rounded, domed-shaped carapace.

Reference Links:

http://www.waquarium.org/_library/images/education/marinelifeprofiles/boxcrab09…

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wildlife of Mokauea Island
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PublishedMay 10, 2013

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