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Dungeness Crab

Metacarcinus magister

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Field Notes

Description:

Brown crab with red and blue tinges on shell, legs and claws

Habitat:

Yaquina Bay in Newport, Oregon

Notes:

This crab was too small for eating so it was put back in.

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2011 Best Wildlife Photo
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Sea life of the Pacific Northwest.
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The Pacific Northwest Bioregion

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PublishedAugust 9, 2011

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