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Crab

Mithraculus sp.

Photo by Juan DiTrani
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Notice the fluorescent mouth parts

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
HemaShah
That makes more sense. Great spot !!
Juan DiTrani
I'm not sure Jemma, but I guess they could be for attracting preys
HemaShah
won't the fluorescent mouth parts make it visible to prey ?or does it use that light to navigate itself in the dark?

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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PublishedAugust 17, 2013

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