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Swimming Crab
Thalamita sp.
13.803, 120.912
Field Notes
Description:
Swimming crabs are characterized with their last pair of legs flattened into paddle-like appendages used for swimming.
Thalamita crabs are characterized by five''teeth' or spikes on the
side of the body. The eyes are wide apart and the body is rather rectangular. Source: http://www.wildsingapore.com/wildfacts/crustacea/crab/portunidae/portun…
Notes:
Spotted during a night dive at Dive and Trek House Reef. Not sure of exact scientific name. Appreciate help :-)
Reference Links:
Swimming crabs on the Shores of Singapore
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedFebruary 12, 2012
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