Pacific Weed Crab [Crinolina pacifica]
Description
This species is endemic to the Pacific Ocean. The Pacific Weed Crab has a small carapace width of approximately 2 cm. It is typically found in floating seaweed, where it uses its ability to change color to blend in. The Pacific Weed Crab has an omnivorous diet, feeding on both small invertebrates and algae.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Copepods
Copepoda
|
| Order |
Harpacticoida
Harpacticoida
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| Family |
Laophontidae
Laophontidae
|
| Genus |
Crinolina
Crinolina
|