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Crab , Κάβουρας

Dromia personata

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Description:

"The last two pairs of legs are positioned dorsally, and are used by young crabs to hold a sponge in place as camouflage." (wiki)

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Descriptions and articles about the Sponge Crab (Dromia personata), Dromia personata

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Biodiversity of Greece (Hellas)
Mission
Greek Marine Life Mapping

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PublishedJuly 16, 2014

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