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Ghost crabs / Sand crabs

Ocypode sp

Photo by Olivia Chee
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Crab, about 2cm in width, excluding legs. Seems to avoid shadows, and escapes quickly when one goes close.

Habitat:

Beach

Species ID Suggestions

Ghost crabs / Sand crabs

Ocypode

Reference Link
Mona Pirih
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedJune 20, 2013

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