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Green Shore Crab

Hemigrapsus oregonensis

Photo by Leilah
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Description:

Hemigrapsus oregonensis is a small shore crab of the family Varunidae; it was formerly classified under the family Grapsidae. It is known under several common names, including yellow shore crab, hairy shore crab, green shore crab, mud-flat crab, and Oregon shore crab.

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Bay Shore Crab - Hemigrapsus oregonensis - Overview, Hemigrapsus oregonensis

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