Long Clawed Porcelain Crab [Longicarpus longimanus]
Description
The Long Clawed Porcelain Crab (Longicarpus longimanus) is a small decapod crustacean species commonly found in the intertidal zones of rocky shorelines. It is characterized by its large, elongated chelipeds, which it uses for both defense and feeding. The crab's body color varies from brown to reddish-brown, providing excellent camouflage against the rocks. It is a filter feeder, using its specialized setae to filter out plankton from the water.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Terebellida
Terebellida
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| Family |
Spaghetti Worms
Terebellidae
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| Genus |
Longicarpus
Longicarpus
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