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Portly Spider Crab

Libinia emarginata

Photo by RamseyBotelho
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Also known as the common or nine-spined spider crab. Juveniles will ornate itself with various sponge species.

Habitat:

Lives on various underwater substrates, from rocky to sandy bottoms, at various depths.

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PublishedJune 11, 2011

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