Red Triangle Crab [Trapezia rufopunctata]
Description
Trapezia rufopunctata, commonly known as the Red Triangle Crab, is a species of marine crab found in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. They inhabit coral reefs and are known to have a mutualistic relationship with the Pocillopora species of coral, protecting them from predators. They are small, usually not exceeding 2 centimeters in size, with a distinct triangular shape and reddish-brown color.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Spider Crabs
Majidae
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| Genus |
Triangle Crabs
Trapezia
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