Rough Box Crab [Artacama proboscidea]
Description
The Rough Box Crab, also known as Artacama proboscidea, is a species of marine crab that belongs to the family Calappidae. It is characterized by its rough, bumpy carapace and a long, pointed rostrum that resembles a proboscis. The carapace is usually reddish-brown in color, with highlights of blue and purple. This species is found in the western Pacific Ocean, particularly around the coasts of Japan and Taiwan. It is a benthic species, living on the sandy or muddy bottoms of shallow coastal waters.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Segmented Worms
Annelida
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|---|---|
| Class |
Polychaetes
Polychaeta
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| Order |
Aciculata
Aciculata
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| Family |
Terebellids
Terebellidae
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| Genus |
Artacama
Artacama
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