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Crab

Photo by PamelaLim
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Field Notes

Description:

These crabs were stunned & unable to move, possibly by a neurotoxin caused by the blue green algae when ingested. There were many crabs stunned or dead.

Habitat:

In rocks & tidal zones.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
auntnance123
The size and shape of the claws suggest that it may be one of the porcelain crabs.
TeoShiYuan
the third photo is of a different species

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Global Coral Reef Monitoring
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PublishedAugust 12, 2011

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