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Hermit crab
Paguroidea
42.6554, 18.0711
Field Notes
Description:
Hermit crabs are decapod crustaceans of the superfamily Paguroidea. First articulation of two first pairs of legs vertically stripped red and light blue; with reddish tentacles. Rest of the body rather brownish...
Habitat:
Found between rocks in shallow waters in one of bays in Dubrovnik, crawling back to waters.
Notes:
Actually, my son saved a little fella from bunch of kids who were preparing to crush its shell - making me really proud!
Reference Links:
Hermit crab - Wikipedia
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PublishedOctober 19, 2016
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