Blue Triangle Crab [Trapezia tigrina]
Description
The Blue Triangle Crab, scientifically known as Trapezia tigrina, is a small marine crab usually measuring up to 2 centimeters in size. They are primarily found in the coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific region. Its body has a characteristic triangular shape with a blue hue. These crabs live in a mutualistic relationship with corals, feeding on various parasites and protecting the corals from sea star predation.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Spider Crabs
Majidae
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| Genus |
Triangle Crabs
Trapezia
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