Hairy hermit crab [Nematopagurus pilosus]
Description
This species is notable for its hairy exoskeleton, which provides camouflage and protection from predators. The hairy hermit crab typically resides in sandy and muddy substrates, and is found across a wide geographic range, including the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
|
| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
|
| Family |
Hermit Crabs
Paguridae
|
| Genus |
Nematopagurus
Nematopagurus
|