Red Dwarf Galatheid Crab [Nanogalathea rubescens]
Description
The Red Dwarf Galatheid Crab, scientifically named Nanogalathea rubescens, is a small crab species that inhabits the deep sea, typically at depths greater than 200 meters. This species is notable for its reddish-brown coloration, though this can vary. It has a wide, rounded carapace and long, slender legs. Its diet primarily consists of scavenging organic material on the sea floor.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Squat Lobsters
Galatheidae
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| Genus |
Nanogalathea
Nanogalathea
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