Broad-clawed Porcelain Crab [Dynamene magnitorata]
Description
The Broad-clawed Porcelain Crab is a marine species found in the Western Atlantic, from North Carolina to Brazil. They live in a variety of habitats, including rocky intertidal zones, mangroves, and seagrass beds. The crab is characterized by its broad, flattened claws and typically reaches a size of 2 to 3 cm.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Isopods
Isopoda
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| Family |
Sphaeromatids
Sphaeromatidae
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| Genus |
Dynamene
Dynamene
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