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Ghost crab

Photo by mrh
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Field Notes

Description:

Large crab in a tidepool on the beach at low tide. Very still until approached then very fast and feisty.

Species ID Suggestions

Atlantic Ghost Crab

Ocypode quadrata

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BenjaminKabel
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Comments (4)
BenjaminKabel
I love ghost crabs, and this is a nice photo of one. Crustaceans, such as these crabs, should be stored in the Arthropods/Invertebrates category.
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PublishedJune 24, 2013

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