Dwarf Galatheid Crab [Nanogalathea elegans]
Description
The Dwarf Galatheid Crab or Nanogalathea elegans is a tiny marine species found in deep waters, usually between 150 and 400 meters deep. This species is characterized by its small size, usually not exceeding 15 millimeters. It has a robust body, with a smooth and convex carapace. The color varies from pale to dark brown. It feeds on small organisms and detritus.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
|
| Genus |
Nanogalathea
Nanogalathea
|