White-spotted hermit crab [Striopagurus strigimanus]
Description
Striopagurus strigimanus, commonly known as the white-spotted hermit crab, is a species of hermit crab in the family Diogenidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific region, from Madagascar to Hawaii, and from Japan to Australia. It is characterized by a broad, shield-shaped carapace covered in short, stiff bristles and white spots. It typically inhabits gastropod shells and is found in a variety of marine habitats, including coral reefs and sandy bottoms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
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| Genus |
Striopagurus
Striopagurus
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