Blue Striped Shrimp Crab [Lophozozymus incisus]
Description
Also known as the Blue Striped Shrimp Crab, the Lophozozymus incisus, is a marine species found predominantly in the Indian Ocean. It is distinguishable by its vibrant blue stripes that contrast with its otherwise reddish-brown coloration. It inhabits coral reefs and tidal pools, often hiding under rocks during the day and emerging at night to feed on small invertebrates and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Alaskan King Crabs
Lithodidae
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| Genus |
Sculptured Shrimp Crabs
Cryptolithodes
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