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Hairy Crab

Pilumnus sp.

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15.3173, 121.415

Field Notes

Description:

Found in shallow water. Both the carapace and the walking legs have a dense covering of setae.

Habitat:

Tropical intertidal zone.

Reference Links:

Pilumnus (crab)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
Malcolm Wilton-Jones
Hi Leana, Crabs, lobsters, shrimp, barnacles and many other animals belong to the phylum arthropods.

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PublishedJune 18, 2016

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