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Ghost Crab

Ocypode

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Field Notes

Description:

Pale body color similar to the color of sand, five pair of legs, large black eyes

Habitat:

Sandy shores where they live in burrows.

Notes:

When I first saw this crab, I thought it was dead...much to my surprise, his eyes popped up and then he quickly scurried off!

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Comments (2)

Thanks, Christy! I probably looked like Casper after he scared me! :)
Neat photos! He is adorable...kind of looks like Casper!
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PublishedMarch 8, 2012

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