Blue-eyed Hermit Crab [Paguristes sericeus]
Description
The Blue-eyed Hermit Crab is a marine species characterized by its striking, blue eyes. It is a nocturnal species found in rocky and sandy substrates in temperate waters. Its diet consists of organic debris and small invertebrates.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Paguristes
Paguristes
|