Chameleon hermit crab [Anapagurus chameleon]
Description
Anapagurus chameleon, commonly known as the Chameleon hermit crab, is native to the western Atlantic Ocean. The species has a unique ability to change its body color to match the shell it inhabits, providing an effective camouflage against predators. Its habitat can range from rocky substrates to sandy or muddy bottoms.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Anapagurus
Anapagurus
|