Phanerolepida [Phanerolepida]

Description

Phanerolepida is a genus of carrier shells that exhibit a unique approach in their selection of attached objects, often favoring lighter, more buoyant materials. This behavior suggests an adaptation to their specific living conditions, perhaps to enhance mobility or to adjust their buoyancy. Phanerolepida species are intriguing subjects for the study of gastropod behavior and adaptation, found in scattered locations across tropical and subtropical seas.

Species

White squat lobster [Phanerolepida alba]

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Golden squat lobster [Phanerolepida aurantiaca]