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Ghost Crab

Ocypode

Photo by KMills
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Field Notes

Description:

Ghost crabs, also called sand crabs. Characteristics of the genus include one claw being larger than the other

Habitat:

Ghost crabs dominate sandy shores in tropical and subtropical areas

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PublishedFebruary 9, 2012

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