Macrothea [Macrothea]

Description

Macrothea contains squat lobsters that are distinguishable by their large, flattened claws and the ornate patterns on their carapace. These species are generally found in shallow water environments, including coral reefs and rocky coasts, where they feed on a mix of detritus and small invertebrates.

Species
Giant Sea Star
Giant Sea Star [Macrothea gigantea]
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Taxonomy
Phylum Arthropods
Arthropoda
Class Crustaceans
Malacostraca
Order Decapods
Decapoda
Family Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
Statistics
  • Species 1