Spider Crabs [Majidae]
Description
Majidae, or spider crabs, have a distinctive appearance with their long legs and often spiny bodies. They are adept at camouflage, frequently covering themselves with sponges and other organisms to blend into their surroundings. Spider crabs inhabit a variety of marine environments, ranging from shallow coastal areas to deep sea beds.
Genera
European Spider Crab [Maja]
View DetailsKelp Crabs [Pugettia]
View DetailsDecorator Crabs [Hyas]
View DetailsMoss Crabs [Microphrys]
View DetailsTriangle Crabs [Trapezia]
View DetailsFurrowed Crabs [Rochinia]
View DetailsTaxonomy
Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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Statistics
- Genera 6