Sculptured Shrimp Crab [Lophozozymus pictor]
Description
The Sculptured Shrimp Crab, scientifically known as Lophozozymus pictor, is a species of crab that can be found in the tropical Indo-Pacific region. It is known for its brilliant coloration, primarily reddish-orange, and distinctive sculptured carapace. This marine species tends to inhabit rocky reefs and coral rubble. The crab is also known for its unique behavior of mimicking the movement of venomous cone snails to deter predators.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Arthropods
Arthropoda
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|---|---|
| Class |
Crustaceans
Malacostraca
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| Order |
Decapods
Decapoda
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| Family |
Alaskan King Crabs
Lithodidae
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| Genus |
Sculptured Shrimp Crabs
Cryptolithodes
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