Flat-Clawed Hermit Crab [Pagurus pollicaris]
Description
A North American species of hermit crab found along the Atlantic coast. They are notable for their large, flat-tipped claws which they use for defense and manipulation of food. They inhabit a range of gastropod shells and are commonly found in shallow, intertidal zones.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Pagurus
Pagurus
|